Associate Industrial Engineer Jobs in California

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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 a space pioneer, supporting government, civil and commercial customers in solving their biggest challenges. Our forward-leaning, innovative spirit is backed by a legacy of expertise that began at the dawn of the space age. Our mission experience in space runs deep, we know our customers well, and our capabilities are unmatched. This is what allows us to provide reliable, agile and affordable space solutions to best serve our customers.
From defending freedom to advancing human discovery, we are defining what is possible in space every day.
Entry Level opportunities at Northrop Grumman are unique. Are you interested in boosting your knowledge through experience and exposure, while supporting a mission that seeks to protect our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place you!
Our professionals live and breathe different perspectives; we are curious about the world, accepting each other, and aware that the more ideas, backgrounds, opinions and experiences we bring to our work, the stronger that work will be. Just as you would invest your time and hard work into our company, we focus on investing back into you through enriching professional experiences and high-quality learning and development opportunities. We want you to bring your whole self to work, and for you to have meaningful connections with your coworkers, customers and communities, while providing the best products, systems and technologies to protect our world.
Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate Industrial Engineering . This position will be located at our Space sector in Goleta, CA.
Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist in set up, scale up, and optimization of production areas by determining most efficient sequence of operations, workflow, and work cell design/layout
• Generate Value Stream Maps and analyze production data to implement metrics that measure safety, quality, delivery, employee, and cost performance
• Contribute to plans that ensure availability of labor, facilities, equipment, and tooling resources
• Help standardize processes and participate in cross functional teams to implement continuous improvements in topics such as production output, inventory control, quality assurance, and cost reduction
• Collaborate with leaders and stakeholders to communicate status, gather input, and align with production priorities

Basic Qualifications:
A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Have completed their degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD) from an accredited institution
• Majored in Industrial Engineering or a related field
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
• The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge (VSM, kanban, 5S, etc.), including coursework or project experience in a manufacturing environment (internship, co-op, project, or work experience)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools such as Excel (Project and Visio a plus)
• Data analysis skills & data minded decision making
• Enthusiastic, proactive mindset with a strong desire to learn and grow
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, and experience working in teams

Salary Range:
$69,400 to $104,000
Primary Level Salary Range: $69,400.00 - $104,000.00
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.