Engineer Manufacturing/Principal Engineer Manufacturing

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.

Designs manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining and material handling. Designs arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive layout. Designs sequence of operations and specifies procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment and other functions that affect product performance. Adapts machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions. May incorporate inspection and test requirements into the production plan. Inspects performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency, and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality. Develops manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control, and may develop those techniques. Provides guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques. Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.

Under general supervision, the employee is responsible for the design and development of manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures and the maintain of work instructions to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality. Employee develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications, quality standards and designs, implement manufacturing processes for new or revised products in support of engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Author & maintain composite fabrication & sub-assembly process work instructions, part work instructions and visual aids to perform all manufacturing jobs
• Solve day-to-day issues on the manufacturing shop floor
• Identify & implement opportunities to reduce time or cost
• Simplify techniques & skill requirements to make processes repeatable
• Analyze quality metrics for nonconformances, implement corrective actions, and create repair plans
• Define concepts of how to use manufacturing tools required to manufacture composite parts, and evaluate & implement tool improvements
• Identify unsafe processes and establish initiatives to improve safety
• Collaborate with various functions within Northrop Grumman, and work with internal/external customers & suppliers

Basic Qualifications for Manufacturing Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 2 years of related experience, OR a STEM master’s degree with 0 years of related experience, OR non-STEM Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years of related experience, OR non-STEM Master’s Degree with 2 years of related experience, OR high school diploma/AA Degree with 6 years of related experience
• Ability to work occasional weekends, holidays, and second shift
• Ability and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment
• Must be driven, highly motivated, and committed to improvement
• Must have effective time management skills, attention to detail and ability to work alone
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Basic Qualifications for Principal Manufacturing Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years of related experience, OR a STEM master’s degree with 3 years of related experience, OR non-STEM Bachelor’s Degree with 7 years of related experience, OR non-STEM Master’s Degree with 5 years of related experience, OR high school diploma/AA Degree with 9 years of related experience
• Ability to work occasional weekends, holidays, and second shift
• Ability and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment
• Must be driven, highly motivated, and committed to improvement
• Must have effective time management skills, attention to detail and ability to work alone
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field from an accredited university
• Current DOD Secret Clearance or higher
• Experience with composite fabrication, bonded structures, and assemblies
• Experience with CATIA, SAP, Manufacturing Execution System, and GD&T
• Experience operating in a dynamic environment of increasing production schedules and high delivery rates
• Lean Manufacturing experience

Salary Range: $77,100 USD - $115,700 USD

Salary Range 2: $95,000 USD - $142,400 USD

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 most positions.