GBSD Manufacturing Engineer – CLT LE – 7311*

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What you’ll get to do: 

This position requires a highly motivated self-starter with preferred knowledge in the fabrication, assembly, system integration, and testing. The candidate will be involved in assisting other NG sectors and suppliers with developing a Manufacturing Plan, conducting Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRA), and executing the startup of a new program. The candidate will need to demonstrate exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, have the ability task orient, and communicate effectively with varying levels of Customer, NGC, and Supplier employees and leadership.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides technical and administrative leadership and guidance to the program Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and Suppliers for developing the manufacturing planning and successful preparation and execution of MRA’s

• Implement Lean practices in a production and/or business environment

• Understand that erroneous decisions on their part will result in probable delay and failure of organizational objectives

• Develops processes by studying requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment

• Collaborates with Design Engineering on design and manufacturability issues

• Coordinates with the integration team on day-to-day activities. Resolves complex process issues.

• Research and evaluate commercially available tools and equipment to support activities.

• Investigates root cause of discrepancies and implements corrective actions.

• Troubleshoots existing processes to improve safety, quality, cost and efficiency.

• Develops and maintains detailed work instructions for assigned products/processes

• Educates/trains operators on new and existing processes.

• Establishes a program project plan and schedule that is aligned with the IPT Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).

• Provides advanced technological ideas and Subject Matter Expertise (SME) to resolve technical questions and ensure compliance and execution to the Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) Deskbook, and Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) Statement of Work (SOW) requirements.

• Provides technical input to the Manufacturing Plan.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401k

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health & Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts 

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80A. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

You’ll bring these qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, with a minimum of 2 years of experience, or 0 years with a Masters.

• Experience with Design Reviews, Process Control Documentation, Work Instructions, and Bills of Materials.

• Must have an Active DoD Secret Clearance that has been granted / renewed within the past 6 years.

• Experience using Microsoft Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS-Project).

These qualifications would be nice to have:

• Previous experience on high-rate production military program

• Previous experience on EMD projects leading teams

• Experience with Mechanical/Electrical Drawings

• Experience with Inter Continental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM).

• Experience working Designs into production

• An understanding of Manufacturing Readiness Assessment’s and establishing Manufacturing Readiness Levels per DoD customer requirements.

• Comprehensive understanding and wide application of technical principle, theories, and concepts in the field.

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Salary Range: $64,600 USD - $97,000 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.