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# Staff Manufacturing Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Roy, UT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $166,500.0 - $249,700.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Data Mining, Software Tools, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_ngrum5-R10246538

## About the Role

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking **Sr** **S** **taff Manufacturing Systems Engineer** . This position will be located in **Roy, UT.** **Job Description:** This role will support Production Operation Systems and Technology team.
The role will be the system integration for the Production Operations Systems & Technologies . 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 Systems 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.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. **Basic Qualifications:** * 14 Years of relevant experience with Bachelors in Science STEM Degree; 12 Years with Masters; 10 Years with PhD * Must be U.S. Citizen with an Interim Security Clearance or the ability to obtain an interim Secret Security level clearance pre-start, with the ability to obtain a final Secret Security level clearance post-start within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need. * Strong experience using software for manufacturing (ERP, MES, PLM/PDM) * 4+ Years of experience of leading teams for software and/or process solutions * 4+ Years developing proposals for executive leadership & calculating ROI * Expert level skills in system architecture development * Experience deploying new digital tools and technologies * Experience developing proposals for executive leadership and calculating ROI *, Strong experience in