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Northrop Grumman · 22 hours ago

Principal Production Operations - R10217836

Elkridge, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$99K/yr - $148K/yr

5+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security, and they are seeking a Principal Production Operations to support Long Range Air Defense programs. The role involves serving as the primary manufacturing liaison, overseeing product development and manufacturing activities, and driving continuous improvement to meet productivity and quality goals.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Primary manufacturing liaison to program management for development and execution of the manufacturing strategy

Primary product development, manufacturing, test, global supply chain, and mission assurance contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with internal and external customers to discuss operational aspects of technical, cost, and schedule performance

Oversee and manage the product development, manufacturing, test, global supply chain, and mission assurance activities and serve as primary liaison to program management

Assess project and technical issues and develops and drives action plans and resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction goals and objectives

Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with program managers, engineering, suppliers, line/cell managers, and customers

Coordinate and leads the preparation of proposals; prepares and reviews all manufacturing Basis of Estimate justifications, creates master production schedules, and coordinates material planning and production scheduling to include all aspects of producing product through delivery

Drive continuous improvement through mitigating risks and realizing opportunities

Qualification

Program/Project ManagementManufacturing EngineeringSAPERP systemsCostSchedule managementControl Account ManagementData analyticsProposal preparationInterpreting engineering drawingsMS Office applicationsLeadership experience

Required

A Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in Program/Project Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field; Master's degree with 3 years of work experience in Program/Project management, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

Experience acting as a liaison between multiple disciplines to solve complex problems in a timely manner

Experience interpreting engineering drawings and parts lists

Experience using SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system with a strong understanding of the MRP (Material Resource Planning) process including dependent requirements and group-to-group transfers

Experience with cost, schedule, and/or process improvement

Experience MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point

Experience with Control Account Management (CAM), EVMS, or comparable financial management systems

The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance is required

U.S. citizenship required