Manufacturing Systems Engineer Level 2 or 3

Please note: This position is at our Plymouth, MN location and no remote positions are available.

Job Summary:

Operate as a member of our Manufacturing Systems Engineering team as part of the System Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) Team.  The Manufacturing Systems Engineering (MSE) Team supports all Northrop Grumman Fuze and Warhead Operating Unit programs in the areas of manufacturing planning, subcontractor and supplier liaison, production cost modeling, technology and manufacturing readiness and other activities that enable manufacturing success.

Specific responsibilities:

• Leverage model-based solutions to integrate manufacturing requirements and data with system requirements and design data
• Prepare labor and material estimates in support of proposals.
• Utilize various tools to assess the current condition of design, manufacturing and supply chains in order to mature all elements for stable and profitable production.

Basic Qualifications:

• Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 2 years of related professional experience in mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, process engineering, or similar; OR Master’s degree in STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 0+ years of related professional experience in mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, process engineering or similar.
• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 5 years of related professional experience in mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, process engineering, or similar; OR Master’s degree in STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 3 years of related professional experience in mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, process engineering or similar.
• Possess or ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance required.
• Strong familiarity with process development, controls and manufacturing management.
• Integrated Product Team (IPT) leadership experience.
• Comfortable with public speaking in front of large groups.
• Ability to travel 10-20% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• STEM Degree
• Master’s Degree
• Experience with electronics manufacturing, elector-mechanical assemblies and energetics loading and processing.
• Experience with strategic sourcing, cost analysis, design for manufacturing and assembly, and capital investment assessments.
• Experience with a variety of manufacturing methods, materials, and interest in understanding them more.
• Experience with GD&T, metrology, and quality systems utilized in production.
• General experience with CAD, CAM, and FEA.
• Extensive knowledge in US DoD product development and acquisition approaches.
• Experience with fast paced agile team engagement on development and production.
• Experience with Cameo System Modeler or similar tool preferred.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and managing work in Jira are preferred.
• Technical writing capability

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.