Production Planner 3

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
• TRAVEL: No

About the role

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 Mission Systems (NGMS) is currently seeking a Production Planner 3 to join our Configuration Management Team located in Salt Lake City, UT. Join Northrop Grumman as a Production Planner and thrive in a fast-paced environment where collaboration and problem-solving drive success. Work alongside supportive colleagues who share knowledge, tackle challenges together, and embrace continuous learning, with opportunities to advance your career while contributing to innovative technologies that protect our nation.

What You'll Get to Do

• Interpret detailed engineering drawings, manufacturing bills of materials, and related engineering documentation using SAP/MRP/PDM systems (e.g. engineering changes, parts lists and drawings).
• Reference technical instructions and graphics to create and update Assembly Instructions (A.I.) and other related manufacturing build documents.
• Work with manufacturing staff, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, and test engineering on processes and A.I. (Assembly Instruction) maintenance.
• Collaborate across multi-disciplined teams to meet tight deadlines and support manufacturing builds.
• Plan the sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations relating to a specific portion of the product for guidance of production workers.
• Plan detailed operations from blueprints, engineering orders, change notices, and other engineering releases.

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years of additional education and/or related experience.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and parts lists.
• Experience with MS Office such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience with SAP, MRP, and/or PDM.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Level Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 2+ years into undergraduate degree program.
• Experience working in Broadvision's Quicksilver or other document management software.
• Technical writing experience.
• Prior roles in production control or assembly.

Pay and benefits

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following

• Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
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Primary Level Salary Range

$57,500.00 - $95,900.00

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.