2026 Associate Process Engineer/Process Engineer - Promontory UT

0903 SP - Propulsion Systems; United States; On-site; USD 66,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401K

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health and Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking engineers to drive manufacturing process improvements and support a range of production activities, including composites, machining, and coatings. The role requires escalating safety and quality, with opportunities to present technical reviews to leadership.

The position emphasizes collaboration with design and operations teams, with a focus on solving complex manufacturing challenges and implementing tooling and equipment enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering or related field; security clearance required.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills; ability to multi-task and stay organized.
• Experience with blueprints/ GD&T standards and 3D modeling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and instill a strong safety culture in daily operations.
• Develop and continuously improve manufacturing processes.
• Support composites manufacturing, machining, rubber layup and molding, chemical bonding, primers and coatings, and complex assemblies.
• Perform root cause analysis to permanently eliminate defects.
• Collaborate with concurrent engineering to create Build-to-Packages and engineering documents.
• Prepare and present technical reviews to leadership and customers.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering

Bachelors in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

3D Modeling Software

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Role Description & Responsibilities:

• Able to demonstrate and instill a strong safety culture in daily operations
• Developing and continuously improving manufacturing processes
• Supporting manufacturing operations, to include composites manufacturing, machining, rubber layup and molding, chemical bonding, primers and coatings, and complex assemblies
• Performing cause and corrective action investigations to permanently eliminate defects using root cause analysis tools
• Working with concurrent engineering team to create Build-to-Packages (i.e. engineering and planning documents)
• Authoring, updating and reviewing shop floor planning/work instruction
• Preparing and presenting technical presentations to leadership and to customers for review and approval
• Performing Preproduction reviews with operations team
• Monitoring production events and utilizing SPC tools to ensure process control
• Developing and incorporating process improvements
• Troubleshooting production/tooling/facility issues and implementing improvements and solutions
• Supporting design, checkout, qualification and implementation of new or modified tooling or equipment

Basic Qualifications for Level 1:

Bachelor’s degree in a Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering or related engineering degree with 0 years of professional experience. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance Self-Starter that takes initiative to complete tasks and assignments with little supervision Good problem-solving skills and strong oral and written communication skills Good organization and multi-tasking skills

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

Bachelor’s degree in a Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering or related engineering degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance Interpreting blueprints and specifications, GD&T standards Experience writing shop planning (preferred) Experience with 3D modeling software Experience working with composite materials (preferred) Strong inter-personal and Customer Service Skills Statistical Process Controls (SPC) Preferred

Preferred Qualifications for both:

• Proven technical aptitude and ability to problem solve complex technical issues
• Proven ability to multi-task (i.e. manage several projects at one time) and prioritize workload
• Excellent Communication Skills (both written and verbal)

Position Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 401K Educational Assistance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions Paid Time Off Health and Wellness Resources Employee Discounts
• Primary Level Salary Range: $65,800.00 - $98,800.00
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $73,900.00 - $118,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future.

Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work.

Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.