2026 Associate Manufacturing Analyst / Manufacturing Analyst

Associate Manufacturing Analyst / Manufacturing Analyst

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 is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Analyst / Manufacturing Analyst. This position will be located at our Aeronautics sector in Palmdale, CA.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Production Engineering & Operations (PE&O) organization.

Roles and responsibilities to include but not limited to :

• Supports production, business, and other processes in a team-based manufacturing environment.
• Performs activities in a variety of cross-functional areas including production planning and control, total quality management, systems, manufacturing, equipment and facilities engineering, material management, and process reengineering.
• The incumbent may facilitate self-directed work teams, provide training in core skill areas to teams and peers, and interact with internal and external customers with respect to product planning, problem resolution, and process improvement.
• Incumbents are generally experienced in one or more areas of manufacturing operations.
• Monitors and controls costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system.
• Prepares budgets and schedules for contract work and performs and / or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis.
• Ensures adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures.
• Assist with technical administrative tasks, including but not limited to hiring initiatives (such as forecasting, requisition tracking, attrition management, and onboarding), staff meetings, and employee engagement support, as well as any additional responsibilities as needed.

This requisition may be filled at either an Associate Manufacturing Analyst (A01) / Manufacturing Analyst (A02).

Basic qualifications for an Associate Manufacturing Analyst (A01) :

Basic qualifications for an Manufacturing Analyst (A02) :

Preferred qualifications :

Pay Range :

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.