US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: No RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: No 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. Northrop Grumman manufactures some of the world's most technically advanced products. Our manufacturing plants are highly-automated, cutting-edge centers of excellence where employees leverage the latest technology, including the strategic use of automation, 3-D printing and robotics. There are a myriad of job functions associated with the manufacture of our products that range from machinists, engineers, operation program managers, and quality inspectors. Our mission is to deliver differentiated value to our programs, by manufacturing products with the highest possible quality at the most affordable rate. Search our current job openings and join us to be at the front line of innovation. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for a Production Planner 3 to be located in Salt Lake City, Utah. In this position you will plan sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations relating to a specific portion of the product for guidance of production workers. You will plan detail operations from blueprints, engineering orders, change notices, and other engineering releases. Roles and Responsibilities: * Use SAP/MRP/PDM systems and interpret detailed engineering drawings, manufacturing bills of materials, and related engineering documentation (e.g. engineering changes, parts lists and drawings) using 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 * Work to tight deadlines to support manufacturing builds * Work as part of a multi-disciplined team Basic Qualifications: * High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years of additional education and/or related experience. * Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and parts lists. * Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: * Associate's degree or 2+ years into undergraduate degree program. * Experience working in Broadvision's Quicksilver or other document management software. * Working knowledge of SAP, MRP, and/or PDM. * Technical writing experience. Salary Range: $54,400.00 - $90,600.00 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. Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.