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# Staff Manufacturing Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $169,000.0 - $253,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Microsoft PowerPoint, Software Tools, SAP (Applications), System Integration Testing, System Testing
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_ngrum5-R10245355

## About the Role

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking **Staff Manufacturing Systems Engineer.** This position will be located in **Huntsville, AL** . **Job Description:** This role will support Production Operation Systems and Technology.
The role will be the technical SME for the division to support Manufacturing Engineering and related functions within our digital tools such as SAP, CPLM, and SmartMES. The preferred candidate will be an individual with a bias for action, strategic thinking, data analysis, problem-solving, exceptional customer focus, communications, and a sound foundation in Material Planning and Production Control practices.
The qualified applicant will have a working knowledge and understanding of Manufacturing Engineering.
The candidate must have knowledge and experience of the digital tools required for manufacturing.
General skills and expectations within the role include: * Strong foundation in Manufacturing Engineering fundamentals. * Experience in MBOMs, OBOM, Work Instructions * Proficient in the principles digital tools * Knowledge of manufacturing flows and their interface with shop floor and Global Supply Chain. * Develops cost/risk benefit summaries and recommendations for leadership. * Experience with Project Management and manufacturing schedules Software tools. * Understanding of schedule waterfall builds with setbacks to independent demands. * Utilizes process improvement methodology (e.g., value stream mapping, employee engagement techniques, flow reduction, etc.) * Experience with cost management (Earned Value, Milestone payments) * Experience with data analysis and/or data mining * Engage and collaborate with programs and functional organizations (from individual contributors to executive staff) to obtain, understand, and interpret manufacturing facilitation and scheduling
requirements. * Proven ability to combine material flow management expertise with outstanding information knowledge.
Experience with the financial aspects of the business. * Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
Seeking a critical role in developing and managing achievable production schedules for an entire factory servicing multiple businesses. * Ability to document, track, and monitor problems to ensure a timely resolution. * Possess strong organizational, planning, and decision-making skills and the ability to work as a team member and with other members from different technical backgrounds. * Effective verbal and written communications skills **Position Benefits** As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including * Medical, Dental & Vision coverage * 401k * Educational Assistance * Life Insurance * Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions * Paid Time Off * Health & Wellness Resources * Employee Discounts This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80.
The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. **Basic Qualifications** : * 12 Years of relevant experience with Bachelors in Science STEM Degree; 10 Years with Masters; 8 Years with PhD * Must be a US Citizen and have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope * Strong experience using software for manufacturing (ERP, MES, PLM/PDM) * Strong experience in Manufacturing Engineering * Experience in a manufacturing setting * Must be detail oriented, organized, and demonstrate a high sense of urgency * Flexible work schedule to support out of service system testing. * Experience leading cross-functional teams * Excellent written and oral communication skills * Highly motivated self-starter, detail and quality oriented, and able to work independently **Preferred Qualifications** : * 6+ Years experience in SAP *
Experienced in CPLM & SmartMES * Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft Excel, Project, and PowerPoint * SAP Certifications * Understanding of MRP * Experience in the performance of system integration testing * Experience writing functional specifications Primary Level Salary Range: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00 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.