Principal Manufacturing Analyst - Production Control
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Sykesville
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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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
(NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Principal
Manufacturing Analyst located in Sykesville, MD . What You'll get
to Do: Planning, organizing, and controlling the timely flow of
product through the Manufacturing Cell to support both internal and
external customer delivery requirements. Serving as the primary
interface between Production Management, Manufacturing first line
supervision, Manufacturing Cell Management, Operations Program
Management, Production Material Control Specialists, Kitting and
Inventory Management, and Final Assembly Cells Production Control
personnel as well as interfacing with Engineering and Quality.
Providing status of hardware of assigned programs from the time of
initial kit conversion, through manufacturing process, to delivery
of hardware to internal and or external customers. SAP metric
maintenance - i.e. Aging Orders, Overdue Hours, 'Confirmed not
Delivered' orders, floor stock inventory control, and the resolving
of material shortages as they’re late to open production orders.
The successful candidate will have strong organizational,
analytical, presentation, problem resolution, and process
improvement skills; and be comfortable communicating with internal
and external customers, as well as working in cross functional
teams. Basic Qualifications for a Principal Manufacturing Analyst :
Bachelor's degree plus 5 years (or Master's degree plus 3 years) of
relevant experience in Manufacturing, Materials, MRP, Production
Control, Logistics or Supply Chain. Candidates with a High School
Diploma/GED and 9 years (or an Associate's degree and 7 years) of
relevant experience in Manufacturing, Materials, MRP, Production
Control, Logistics or Supply Chain will be also be considered.
Experience in a manufacturing environment Experience with SAP/ERP
or related system The ability to obtain and maintain a Department
of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance US citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications : Degree in Industrial Engineering,
Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Mathematics or
other closely related area Active Secret clearance 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! Primary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 -
$134,900.00 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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