Principal Engineer Tool/Sr. Principal Engineer Tool – Metrology

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Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

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Northrop Grumman, Aeronautics Systems sector, has an opening for a Tooling Principal Engineer Tool - Metrology/ Sr. Principal Engineer Tool - Metrology, to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals primarily on the E-2D organization/business unit. This position will be located in St. Augustine, FL.

This position will be responsible for activities and knowledge within multiple disciplines across the Tooling/Manufacturing process.

Develops and evaluates metrology systems that measure characteristics of objects such as length and volume as relating to industrial metrology needed For Industrial Production and Process Control. Identifies magnitude of error sources contributing to uncertainty of results to determine reliability of measurement process in quantitative terms. Develops metrology methods and techniques based on principles of measurement science, technical analysis of measurement problems and accuracy and precision requirements. Will work alongside Metrology Lab Manager to tackle initiatives and projects that ultimately shape the future of the lab.

This is a highly visible role with opportunities to grow.  

Essential Functions:

• Maintain metrology recognition/accreditation
  Perform technical assessments for personnel performance
• Develop and lead technical audits of metrology (including suppliers) to verify traceability of standards and compliance with published standards and guidelines
  Develop, document, and maintain procedures and best practices; based on principles of measurement science, technical analysis of measurement problems and accuracy and precision requirements
• Develop, implement, and maintain everything relating to metrology per published standards and guidelines
• Design and document measurement reference material for tool fixture building and manufacturing of products
  Provide technical input to quotes and capital spending
• Perform Equipment Performance Report evaluations and monthly audits
  Perform and train in metrology principles as required
• Assist in trouble shooting and root cause analysis of measurement issues or measurement system problems and advise project engineers in measurement techniques & equipment operation
  Perform state-of-the-art or special measurement tasks
  Evaluate and recommend M&TE for use in measurement applications
• Evaluate supplier’s products and provide feedback; work with suppliers to resolve product issues and make improvement recommendations
  Train technicians and engineers in metrology methodologies and measurement principles as it relates to aircraft manufacturing and tooling jig/fixture building
  Perform uncertainty evaluation and analysis for measurement standards and associated measurement
• Laser Tracking Interferometer or non-Interferometer Systems (FARO-LEICA-API).
• Must be familiar with computer aided metrology systems such as Laser trackers, articulated arms, scanners, 6DoF (Six Degree of Freedom) etc. Experience with Hexagon equipment is preferred
• Experience with inspection, maintenance/repair, testing and optical and mechanical alignment/adjustment of laser modules and laser tracking systems.
• Experience with calibration/compensation of instrument to ensure quality measurements.
• Experience with computer aided measurement software (CAMS) (Verisurf X, SA and Maya matrix, Build!IT, Polyworks).
• Experience in data collection for the Validation/Verification of Tooling and Production Engineering. Coordination with Manufacturing. Engineering, Quality, and Tool Design to interpret, analyze, and advise on the data results.
• Experience with assembly tooling and/or composite tooling.
• The ability to set up reference systems, perform transformations and alignments using the least squares adjustment to give minimal error value(s) for key features as defined by the design requirements
• Experience in Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to communicate/interface with multiple levels, such as Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Tool Design to interpret, analyze, and advise on the data results.
• The ability to work on high ladders and portable platforms, ability to lift heavy objects over 35lbs., and the ability to stand for long periods of time is required.
• Willing to travel 25% of time

Basic Qualifications T3: 

• BS in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline plus two (2) years of engineering/calibration experience OR MS in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline plus zero (0) years of engineering/calibration experience
• Process engineering experience
• Familiarity with Design of Experiment (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), 6 sigma concepts for process development and control
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Fluency in MS Office software applications
• This position requires the ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance (US Citizenship is required.)

 

Basic Qualifications T4: 

• BS in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline plus five (5) years of engineering/calibration experience OR MS in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline plus three (3) years of engineering/calibration experience
• Process engineering experience
• Familiarity with Design of Experiment (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), 6 sigma concepts for process development and control
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Fluency in MS Office software applications
• This position requires the ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance (US Citizenship is required.)

               

Preferred Qualifications Calibration Technician T3/4: 

• PMEL/Calibration Experience in Physical/Dimensional tools
• Manufacturing/Assembly Tooling and/or composite Tooling Experience/Knowledge
• Measurement Theory application and process in more than one discipline
• Experience in reverse engineering and model building from collected data.
• Knowledge of Theodolite systems, Photogrammetric laser radar systems, laser scanning systems and articulating arms.
• Experience with one or more of the following disciplines: torque, torque transducers, temperature, humidity, pressure, vacuum, leak, sound, photonics, wind flow, mass, scales, force, accelerometers; verification and certification of ESD equipment and workstations; Dimensional: length, angles, flatness; Calibration principles and practice
• Procedure writing, Data template creation, Researching project and technologies
• Familiarity with CAD software (NX, AutoCAD, CATIA or similar)

 

Salary Range: $77,100.00 - $115,700.00Salary Range 2: $95,000.00 - $142,400.00

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.

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Salary Range: $82,000 USD - $123,000 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.