2026 Associate Manufacturing Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer- Night Shift

Northrop Grumman; Iuka (MS); On-site; USD 57,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer (level 1) or Manufacturing Engineer (level 2) for a night shift (4x10) in Iuka, MS, within the Aeronautics Systems Sector. You will design and optimize manufacturing processes, lead RCCA efforts, and support production on composite parts and assemblies while coordinating with Maintenance and Quality teams.

The role requires a U.S. government security clearance, a STEM degree, and related experience or Internship/co-op exposure.

Qualifications

• GPA 3.25/4.0 or higher preferred.
• Preferred internships/co-op or other work experience and leadership activities.
• Knowledge of composite part manufacturing and related processes.
• Experience drafting, maintaining, and modifying work instructions or process specs.
• Familiarity with manufacturing environments and CAD software (NX preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop manufacturing processes, procedures and layouts for assemblies and machining.
• Provide guidance to engineering on design concepts and equipment utilization.
• Audit shop floor procedures and EWIs for accuracy and compliance.
• Perform RCCA to eliminate defects and improve quality.
• Troubleshoot production/equipment/tooling issues and implement robust improvements.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

GPA 3.25/4.0 or higher

Tools

NX CAD

GD&T knowledge

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer (level 1) or Manufacturing Engineer (level 2).This position is on a night shift, 4x10 schedule 5:30PM - 4:00AM.This position will be located at our Aeronautics Systems Sector in Iuka, MS. In this role, the selected candidate will design and develop manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining and material handling. The selected candidate will be the primary technical point for the production team on the weekday night shift and will help solve production problems that come up. Other duties may include:Inspect performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency, and investigate and initiate corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality.Provide guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.Ensure processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.Provide critical support in a production environment to help develop and maintain manufacturing processes, and procedures for composite aircraft parts and assemblies.Work closely with manufacturing personnel to tackle production issues in hand layup, automated fiber placement, autoclave cure, paint and assembly processesMaintain and distribute daily shift issue logs, documenting both resolved and pending production issues for enhanced communication and transfers of information between shiftsAuthor, modify, and audit shop floor procedures and electronic work instructions (EWIs)Perform root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities to permanently eliminate defectsTroubleshoot production/equipment/program/tooling issues and implement robust improvements and solutionsWork with the quality engineering team to interpret drawings and specifications to process discrepant hardware.The ideal candidate is a self-starter seeking autonomy and possesses both strong written and verbal communication skills. He/she should enjoy collaborating with others of varying backgrounds and roles, including but not limited to Production, Maintenance, and Quality, in a fast-paced environment to solve time-sensitive problems. We are a tight-knit team, and we enjoy working together to reach our mutual goalsBasic Qualifications for an Associate Manufacturing Engineer (T01):A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by December 2026.Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.Basic Qualifications for a Manufacturing Engineer (T02):A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution by December 2026 or is completing their Bachelor's degree by December 2026 from an accredited institution and 2 years of related experienceBe able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.Preferred Qualifications:Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higherPrevious internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular)Knowledge of composite part manufacturingExperience drafting, maintaining, and modifying work instructions and/or process specificationsExperience in a Manufacturing environmentExperience in computer-aided design software (NX preferred)Familiarity of GD&TActive Secret or Top-Secret clearanceBe majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degreePay Range:Associate Manufacturing Engineer: $56,700 – $85,100Manufacturing Engineer: $68,200 – $102,400CampusjobsThe application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 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.