Industrial Engineer - Level 2 or Level 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking an Industrial Engineer – Level 2 to join our team in Devens, MA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.    AOA Xinetics (AOX) is an organization within Northrop Grumman’s Intelligence Systems Division’s (ISDs) Mission Enabling Products (MEP) business unit, Thermal, Optics & Power Systems (TOPS) operating unit is a leading designer, producer, and supplier of spacecraft components that enable satellites of all classes. Products include thermal components, electrical components and assemblies, harnesses, spacecraft panels, small bus structures and optics. Our products are on virtually every U.S. satellite built in the last 25 years.  This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.  The role will report directly to the Manager of Manufacturing Engineering. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. In this job, you will: • Serve as the on-site industrial engineer • Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows. • Lead work cell layout in conjunction with Facilities and Value Stream Leader • Monitor schedule and budget for manufacturing improvement projects • Conduct time studies, develop standard operating procedures, and create staffing models. • Collect and analyze data to identify trends and drive improvements. • Monitor labor and capital resource utilization, developing plans for efficiency and capacity management. • Optimize production processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. • Estimate lead times to support program proposals and MRP. • Participate in project meetings and execute special studies and projects. This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3.    Basic Qualifications For Level 2: • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.   • No clearance required • Experience with planning work in a manufacturing environment • Prior experience with site or cell optimization Basic Qualifications For Level 3: • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience.   • No clearance required • Experience with planning work in a manufacturing environment • Prior experience with site or cell optimization Preferred Qualifications:    • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, or related STEM field • Experience working with cross-functional teams in AS9100 manufacturing environment • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VBA and Formulas: VLOOKUP, INDEXMATCH, IF statements, pivot tables, pivot chart