Manufacturing Analyst at Northrop Grumman in Palmdale, CA

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

The Manufacturing Analyst supporting Tool Control & Accountability (TC&A) is responsible for ensuring compliance with company procedures and contractual requirements related to special tooling and property management. This role supports the identification, reporting, investigation, documentation, and resolution of missing, lost, damaged, or destroyed tooling and property assets.

The analyst will work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Tooling, Property Management, Engineering, Quality, Contracts, and Procurement to maintain accurate property records, support audit readiness, and minimize operational and financial risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Tool Control & Accountability (TC&A) processes for special tooling and property assets

• Initiate and process required documentation including:

  • Locate Tool Notices (60-986KB)

  • LDD Reports (VO-F006) for lost, damaged, or destroyed property

  • Support Property Focal Point (PFP) activities in accordance with (V0-0104)

• Track and monitor missing tooling and ensure timely escalation when tools are determined lost

• Coordinate with Tooling Property Management focal points and PMO for reporting and record updates

• Support investigations by gathering data, timelines, and contributing factors for loss/damage events

• Ensure all required documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready (DCMA / DFARS compliance)

• Assist in identifying root cause and corrective actions (RCCA) for tooling/property incidents

• Support reconciliation of property records across systems (SAP, PIEE GFP module, MES/MESOW)

• Coordinate replacement or disposition activities, including:

  • MES tool orders

  • Cost estimates and RFQs

  • Cross-functional alignment with Engineering, Pricing, and Contracts

• Track ownership of assets (Company, USG, Customer) and ensure proper reporting requirements are met

• Support recovery and reinstatement of previously reported lost tooling

• Maintain metrics and provide status updates on missing/lost tooling trends and risks

Basic Qualifications (BQ)

• Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of experience working in a manufacturing, production, tooling, handle chemicals or operations environment OR Master's Degree with 0 years experience working in a manufacturing, production, tooling, handle chemicals or operations environment.

• Experience with data tracking, reporting, or process coordination (Excel, databases, or internal systems)

• Ability to interpret and follow procedures, work instructions, and process documentation

• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

• Ability to communicate effectively across multiple functions and levels of the organization

• Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working overhead.

• The ability to utilize a computer for basic functions (including navigating through windows operating system, getting online, executing online training modules and ability to be trained using on the job software.

• Must have an active U.S Government Secret Clearance that is in-scope (granted or renewed in the last 6 years)

• Must be able to attain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR)

Preferred Qualifications (PQ)

• Experience with tooling, property management, or asset accountability processes

• Familiarity with:

  • Locate Tool Notices (60-986KB)

  • LDD reporting (VO-F006)

  • PFP support (V0-0104)

  • TC&A processes

• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS regulations, specifically:

  • FAR 52.245-1 (Government Property)

  • DFARS 252.228-7001 (Ground & Flight Risk Clause)

• Experience supporting audits (DCMA or internal compliance)

• Experience with systems such as:

  • SAP

  • PIEE GFP module

  • MES / MESOW

• Experience supporting root cause analysis (RCCA / CPATS)

• Background working in aerospace or defense manufacturing environment

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00

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.