Requisition ID: 21016513Category: EngineeringLocation: Linthicum - MD, United States of AmericaCitizenship Required: United States CitizenshipClearance Type: SecretTelecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this positionShift: 1st Shift (United States of America)Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the TimePositions Available: 1At 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 "A cents € 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 is looking for a Principal or Senior Principal Production Control Engineer to join our dynamic and diverse team environment at the Advanced Technology Labs (ATL) in Linthicum, Maryland. You will be working in a Foundry environment, supporting the manufacturing process of integrated circuits for production and development programs on a variety of processing nodes with a central team focus to predict, plan, and schedule production activities.Roles and Responsibilities:Track priority lotsReport lab performance, including operations metricsCoordinate priorities within dispatch queuesCreate racetrack and waterfall charts for Work In Progress (WIP)Maintain the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and regularly update product due datesAnalyze manufacturing processes, mechanisms and equipment for efficiency and utilizationPerform statistical analysis to assess the performance of equipment, processes and functions to reduce cycle times, including capacity studies and WIP prioritizationCoordinate with area supervisors and program managers for releasing material into the foundry, test, and/or assembly areasConduct briefings and technical meetings for management and customer representativesThe Production Control Engineer should have a demonstrated track record of working and communicating with upper management & customer representatives as well as a be a self-starter and able to work independently with minimal supervisory oversight. This requisition may be filled as a Principal Production Control Engineer or Senior Principal Production Control Engineer based on the qualifications below. #NGATLBasic Qualifications for Principal Production Control Engineer:Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant professional experience (3 years with an MS or 0 years with PhD)Manufacturing experience in a planning, engineering, or operations capacityProcess creation and compliance experienceProven track record to deliver process improvementsU.S. CitizenshipThe ability to obtain and maintain a US. Secret ClearanceBasic Qualifications for Senior Principal Production Control Engineer:Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related STEM discipline with 9 years of relevant professional experience (7 years with an MS or 4 years with PhD)Manufacturing experience in a planning, engineering, or operations capacityProcess creation and compliance experienceProven track record to deliver process improvementsU.S. CitizenshipThe ability to obtain and maintain a US. Secret ClearancePreferred Qualifications:Semiconductor manufacturing experience in a production control capacityExperience with process improvement simulation softwareExperience with VBA or JVA for data compilation and analysisFamiliarization with Tableau dashboard and RTD reportingClean room experienceActive Secret or higher level clearanceSalary Range: 96600 - 144900Salary Range 2: 119784 - 179676Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042 (we will require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by January 18, 2022 or by your start date if it is after January 18th. Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit US Citizenship is required for most positions.