Associate Energetics Engineer/Energetics Engineer

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Job Description

Northrop Grumman is currently seeking an Associate Energetics Manufacturing/Energetics Manufacturing Engineer for our Promontory, Utah location. This is a Quality Engineering position that will support the Promontory Rocket Motor Manufacturing Quality organization.

The qualified candidate will become part of the Space Systems sector.
 
Role description & Responsibilities:

·       Designs inspection processes, for highly energetic, static sensitive, corrosive, and chemical processes.

·       Designs arrangement of inspection equipment within the facility to ensure the most safe and efficient layout.

·       Implements qualification and change management processes to ensure products or services meet customer requirements. Engineer must understand all safety risks of the process and design the processes such that safety risks are mitigated or eliminated.  All processes must meet the minimum standard as outlined in (HOPs) Hazards Operation Standard. Understands and complies with DOD4145.26 ATF.

·       Develops energetic inspection processes such that safety interlocks, standardization requirements for mixes, and remote processes are incorporated into the process for operator and process safety.

·       Designs sequence of operations and quality control that specifies procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment and other functions that affect product performance.

·       Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.

·       Supports cross function matrixed investigation teams with emphasis on root cause analysis, process failure modes, non-conformances and effective analysis.

·       Understand the design intent, failure modes, requirements and specifications of the product as well as the manufacturing processes, process controls, statistics, SPC, and quality inspections.

·       Provide expertise and guidance in interpreting governmental regulations, agency guidelines and internal policies/procedures to assure compliance and will serve as liaison between Promontory S&MA and various other organizations including some government agencies.

·       Work directly with operating entities to ensure that inspections, statistical process control analyses, and audits are conducted on a continuing basis as specified to enforce requirements, meet specifications, and improve processing

·       Achieve and maintain Material Review Board (MRB) membership for relevant programs

Skills and Competencies for Success:

Emphasis in coursework or prior experience in the following areas required:

• Application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ANSI/AMSE Y14.5)

• Dimensional Inspection Techniques

• Engineering Design, Solids of Mechanics, Design of Experiments, Systems Engineering and Statistics

• Microsoft Office Suite

Candidate should have experience in the following areas:

• Mechanical Design

• Tooling

• Computer Aided Design – ie NX, Solidworks, ProE, CAD, other’

• Demonstrated leadership

• Demonstrated Customer Coordination

Education/Requirements:

• Majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree. Can be filled one level higher with STEM degree and 2 years of experience.

• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Salary Range: $66,600 USD - $91,000 USD

Salary Range 2: $73,400 USD - $110,000 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.