Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer – Level II/III (Swing Shift)

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Propulsion team in Commerce, CA seeks a Manufacturing Engineer Level 2 or 3 to join the 1st shift, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm. You will create and improve manufacturing processes for precision hardware, review designs for manufacturability, and drive efficiency, quality and cost objectives on assigned programs.

The role requires hands-on shop floor support, CAD proficiency, GD&T interpretation, and experience with lean methods.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience for Level 2 with Bachelor's degree; 0 years with a Master’s degree; extra 4 years considered in lieu of degree
• Experience applying lean methodologies in manufacturing environments including root-cause and Ishikawa analysis
• Proficiency with CAD software and reading engineering drawings with GD&T interpretation

Responsibilities

• Create and improve manufacturing processes to meet hardware requirements
• Review engineering designs and drawings for manufacturability
• Manage Manufacturing Bill of Materials via MRP
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to hit quality, delivery, and cost targets
• Provide technical guidance and liaison to operations; assist supervisors on new techniques
• Create manufacturing plans and detailed work instructions
• Update Manufacturing Work Instructions on the shop floor
• Specify necessary special processes, equipment, and fixtures
• Continuously improve manufacturing methods and product quality
• Participate in continuous improvement projects
• Assist in tool design and CAD-driven tooling concepts
• Monitor quality discrepancies, identify trends, and implement corrective actions
• Evaluate processes using product design, fabrication, assembly, and materials knowledge

Skills

CAD software

GD&T

Lean manufacturing

Root-cause analysis

Machining processes

Welding & heat treating

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

MS Access

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s Propulsion team in Commerce, CA seeks a Manufacturing Engineer Level 2 or 3 to join the 1st shift, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm. You will create and improve manufacturing processes for precision hardware, review designs for manufacturability, and drive efficiency, quality and cost objectives on assigned programs.

The role requires hands-on shop floor support, CAD proficiency, GD&T interpretation, and experience with lean methods.