Principal Engineer Industrial

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Rolling Meadows
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: No 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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. Our Industrial Engineers thrive in an environment of daily unique challenges and close proximity to products. Partnering with production, successful Industrial Engineers lead troubleshooting and ensure excellence in hardware and software. Engineers who do well in this setting enjoy seeing their work perform in a test or a product, collaborate and communicate well across functions, and are innovative problem solvers. Best suited to this role are those who enjoy learning and bring a sense of urgency and energy to their tasks. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Principal Industrial Engineer for our TWT programs at our Rolling Meadows, IL site (full time on-site position). What you will get to do: This position involves supporting TWT production technology lines and requires a focus on optimizing manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include enhancing production efficiency and developing metrics for the production floor. Use Tableau for data visualization and reporting on major metrics/KPIs to support decision-making across operations and leadership Lead cross functional production metric reviews and drive root cause analysis for issues Manage and analyze databases to drive insights and continuous improvement activities (standard work, 5S, storage optimization, and root cause analysis) to reduce waste and improve labor efficiencies Maintain and update routings, standards, lot sizing, and batching rules in SAP; collaborate with materials planning to ensure accurate part master data Analyzes lead times, queue times, work-in-process, cycle times, and throughput to meet customer demand efficiently. Develop optimized scheduling that aligns SAP/MRP systems with an executable plan given various capacity constraints Perform bottleneck analysis, simulation modeling, and value stream mapping to optimize product flow and critical paths through the factory Lead cost and inventory control and reduction efforts; identify and implement inventory levers and lot sizing strategies Establish or support training programs for production operations to sustain process improvements and standardized work The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently. Basic Qualifications for the Principal Industrial Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering degree. A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing/production improvement, capacity planning, or industrial engineering roles Experience with data visualizations and reporting Hands-on experience with SAP (material master, routings, MRP) and familiarity with MRP planning concepts U.S. Citizenship required The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance is required Preferred Qualifications for the Principal Industrial Engineer: Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt) or equivalent continuous improvement certification Experience in forecasting, line balancing, and capacity modeling specifically in ramping/opening new production lines Experience with static and dynamic capacity modeling using modeling and simulation software. Experience with Minitab Statistical Software Experience with Microsoft Excel (Formulas: VLOOKUP, INDEXMATCH, IF statements, pivot tables, pivot charts etc.) At least 3 years of demonstrated experience leading project teams What We Can Offer You: Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more! MPR Primary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00 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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