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Manufacturing Analyst/ Principal Manufacturing Analyst

Northrop Grumman

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$75,800 - $113,800
Unspecified
Palmdale, CA (On-Site/Office)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 is seeking an Manufacturing Analyst/ Principal Manufacturing Analyst. This position will be located at our Aeronautics sector in Palmdale, CA.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Production Engineering & Operations (PE&O) organization.

Roles and Responsibilities to include but not limited to:

Supports production, business, and other processes in a team-based manufacturing environment. Performs activities in a variety of cross-functional areas including production planning and control, total quality management, systems, manufacturing, equipment and facilities engineering, material management, and process reengineering. The incumbent may facilitate self-directed work teams, provide training in core skill areas to teams and peers, and interact with internal and external customers with respect to product planning, problem resolution, and process improvement. Incumbents are generally experienced in one or more areas of manufacturing operations.

The primary role of this position will be to track and communicate the progress of numerous Tool Design SOWs to Tooling Project Engineers as well as Tool Design Leadership. Within this, will include extensive use of excel, SharePoint and Power Point. You will work closely with the Tool Designers to determine budget and schedule required to complete a project and finally record requirements changes that impact the project schedule and budget. An understanding of basic CAM analysis and earned value will be necessary within the first year of employment.

This requisition may be filled at an Manufacturing Analyst/ Principal Manufacturing Analyst level based on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications for an Manufacturing Analyst:

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:
  • Must have a Bachelor's of Science Degree AND 2 years of related professional OR Master's Degree AND 0 years of related professional.
  • Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.
  • Experience using excel to perform function calculations


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Excel Visual Basic Application Knowledge
  • CAM certified
  • Confluence and Jira - able to work with and develop tools
  • Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).
  • Active U.S. Government security clearance.


Basic Qualifications for an Principal Manufacturing Analyst :

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:
  • Must have a Bachelor's of Science Degree AND 5 years of related professional OR Master's Degree AND 3 years of related professional OR a PhD Degree AND 1 years years of related professional .
  • Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.
  • Experience using excel to perform function calculations


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Excel Visual Basic Application Knowledge
  • Experience managing and communicating budget to leadership
  • SharePoint Web Design
  • CAM certified
  • Confluence and Jira - able to work with and develop tools
  • Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).
  • Active U.S. Government security clearance.


Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines. © 2025 Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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