2026 Associate Manufacturing Analyst - San Diego Ca

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · San Diego, CA +1 · Manufacturing and Production

Associate Manufacturing Analyst role supporting the use and optimization of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Solumina. Responsibilities include assisting with generation and revision of Manufacturing Work Instructions (MWI), performing administrative functions within the MES, and coordinating with the Solumina Development Team. Requires a STEM degree and ability to obtain security clearance.

What you'd actually do

  1. support use and optimization of the current Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Solumina
  2. work closely with the Manufacturing Engineering Department to assist with generation and revision of Manufacturing Work Instruction (MWI)
  3. perform administrative functions within the MES
  4. coordinate with the Solumina Development Team to optimize the performance and usage of the MES

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM major
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance
  • Ability to obtain Special Access Program
  • Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (such as SAP/ERP or other related system)
  • Intermediate User for MS Office 365 (Word, Excel – pivot tables, PowerPoint) & Tableau

Nice to have

  • Overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
  • Experience with Solumina MES
  • Experience authoring MWI and/or training material

What the JD emphasized

  • STEM majors
  • obtain a U.S. Government security clearance
  • Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (such as SAP/ERP or other related system)
  • Intermediate User for MS Office 365 (Word, Excel – pivot tables, PowerPoint) & Tableau