Staff Mission Assurance Engineer - Continuous Improvement

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: None\n\nTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time\n\n## Description\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\u0027s 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\u0027s 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 \u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\u0027re making history.\n\nAt the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We are looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we \u2019II support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you \u2019II have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.\n\nThe Continuous Improvement Mission Assurance Engineer will serve as a subject matter expert and leader in driving systematic, data-driven enhancements across our processes, products, and services. Working with cross-functional teams, you will identify waste, streamline workflows, and embed a culture of Kaizen that delivers measurable gains in cost, quality, and speed. The ideal candidate for this role will be a cross-industry subject-matter expert who proactively surfaces and eliminates early-stage process weaknesses. They thrive in ambiguous environments, work across silos, persist through setbacks, and deliver quantifiable results quickly.\n\nThis position will be based full-time on-site in Linthicum, MD near the Baltimore area.\n\nWhat You\u0027ll Get To Do:\n\n * Lead end\u2011to\u2011end improvement projects using Lean, Six\u2011Sigma, and Agile methodologies. \n\n * Conduct value\u2011stream mapping, root\u2011cause analysis (5 Why, Fishbone), and process\u2011performance audits. \n\n * Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and ROI calculations for each initiative. \n\n * Facilitate workshops, Kaizen events, and training sessions to up\u2011skill staff in continuous\u2011improvement tools. \n\n * Create and maintain a central improvement backlog, ensuring transparent prioritization against strategic goals. \n\n * Partner with IT, Finance, and Operations to design or configure automation solutions (RPA, workflow engines). \n\n * Produce concise executive dashboards and progress reports for senior leadership. \n\n * Mentor junior team members and act as a change\u2011management champion throughout the organization \n\n * Serves as the organization\u0027s subject matter expert on Continuous Improvement and provides training and development activities for cross-functional team members\n\n * Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, effectively influencing stakeholders at all organizational levels.\n\n\n\n\nBasic Required Qualifications :\n\n * Bachelor\u2019s degree and 12 years of relevant experience, or a Master\u0027s degree and 10 years of relevant experience, or a PhD and 8 years of relevant experience\n\n * Experience with statistical and process capability analysis\n\n * Proficient in industry standard methodologies and tools for Continuous Improvement (5S, kanban, value stream mapping, DMAIC, 8D, Shainin Red X)\n\n * Experience in a design and manufacturing, or technology environment\n\n * Lean Six Sigma certified\n\n * Experience managing multiple concurrent projects\n\n * Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance\n\n * U.S Citizenship Required\n\n\n\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\n * Lean Six Sigma certified, Green Belt preferred\n\n * Program Management Professional (PMP) certified\n\n * Experience with multiple industry quality standards (AS9100, AS9145, APQP, PPAP)\n\n * ERP or MES familiarity (SAP, Oracle, etc.)\n\n * Secret clearance \n\n\n\n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00\n\nThe 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\u0027s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.\n\nDepending 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nNorthrop 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.\n