Advanced Automation Manufacturing Engineer (Level 1)

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA seeks an Advanced Automation Manufacturing Engineer Level 1 to join the Manufacturing Engineering Team. The role involves guiding design for manufacturability, defining operation sequences, and driving improvements with advanced automation and digital capabilities.

The candidate should have a STEM degree, experience in manufacturing systems, and the ability to obtain/maintain DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 0 years of experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to interface / communicate with multiple levels of leadership, engineering, production, customers, and suppliers.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret or Top-Secret Clearance.
• Ability to work 1st/2nd shifts and travel 10%.
• Degree in a STEM field preferred; project management and ERP/MES experience.
• Experience with CAD/PLM tools like NX, CATIA, Solid Works.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to Engineering to ensure manufacturability of designs.
• Define operation sequences and propose improvements for producibility and cost reduction.
• Support advanced automation and digital capabilities in production.

Skills

Interface with leadership and teams

Security clearance eligibility

Shift flexibility

Project management

MES/ERP experience

CAD tools experience

MS Project/Visio/SharePoint

Transition to Production

Manufacturing operations knowledge

Machining/Robotics/NC programming

Composites/Automation/Heating systems

PWI knowledge

Training materials creation

Blueprints/3D model interpretation

Requirements development/acceptance

Hands-on production experience

Root cause analysis

Security clearance preferred

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

STEM degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

NX CATIA SolidWorks

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA seeks an Advanced Automation Manufacturing Engineer Level 1 to join the Manufacturing Engineering Team. The role involves guiding design for manufacturability, defining operation sequences, and driving improvements with advanced automation and digital capabilities.

The candidate should have a STEM degree, experience in manufacturing systems, and the ability to obtain/maintain DoD clearance.