Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Analyst/ Sr. Principal Manufacturing Analyst (Tooling). This position will be located at our site in Iuka, Mississippi where technology and teamwork come together. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Manufacturing Engineering Team working in a collaborative environment while promoting a positive and proactive teamwork environment.

**Position is on-site in Iuka, MS and cannot be performed remotely**

We seek Manufacturing Analysts that use a unique skill set that includes a hands-on approach and act as the production focal point for management of bill of material and production planning within the Aerospace sector.

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will support production, business, and other processes in a team-based manufacturing environment. Other duties may include:

• Performing 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.
• 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.

We offer flexible work arrangements, varying work shifts, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

This position can be filled at varying shift times. Shift differential will be paid during eligible shifts.

Basic Qualifications

This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Manufacturing Analyst level or a Sr. Principal Manufacturing Analyst level based on the qualifications below.

Principal Manufacturing Analyst

• Bachelor’s Degree with 6 years of experience in manufacturing, production or inventory control OR Master’s Degree with 4 years of experience in manufacturing, production, or inventory control. Note: An additional 4 years of experience in manufacturing, production or inventory control may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret level clearance, including Special Access Program within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• Ability to work any shift depending on business needs

Sr. Principal Manufacturing Analyst

• Bachelor’s Degree with 10 years of experience in manufacturing, production or inventory control OR Master’s Degree with 8 years of experience in manufacturing, production, or inventory control. Note: An additional 4 years of experience in manufacturing, production or inventory control may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret level clearance, including Special Access Program within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• Ability to work any shift depending on business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Composites knowledge (i.e. hand layup, automated layup, cure experience, and/or machining experience)
• Active Secret or Top-Secret clearance
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in an engineering environment.
• SAP knowledge or experience.

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