Associate Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer (2nd Shift)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Palmdale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Palmdale, CA is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer to join the Manufacturing Engineering Team on-site. The role emphasizes collaborating with Engineering to optimize design for producibility and reduce costs across electrical, hydraulics, fuels, and propulsion systems.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 0–1 year of experience, ability to work 2nd shift, and strong communication across leadership levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 0 years of experience
• Ability to interface/communicate with multiple levels of leadership, clients, and vendors
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work 2nd shift "4:00pm-2:30am" and any work schedule (times may vary)
• Liaison Mfg. Eng. Physical Demands described in the job posting

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to Engineering regarding design concepts to ensure manufacturing techniques meet the design
• Participate in tool design reviews to ensure tools are feasible and reduce build times/costs during assembly
• Define sequence of operations for product builds and initiate corrective actions for non-conforming products
• Provide liaison support for Engineering to influence low production costs for assembly related to systems

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Shift work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

STEM degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP Systems

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Palmdale, CA is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer to join the Manufacturing Engineering Team on-site. The role emphasizes collaborating with Engineering to optimize design for producibility and reduce costs across electrical, hydraulics, fuels, and propulsion systems.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 0–1 year of experience, ability to work 2nd shift, and strong communication across leadership levels.