Associate Facilities Engineer/ Facilities Engineer- Commerce CA

Northrop Grumman; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate Facilities Engineer or Facilities Engineer for its Space sector in Commerce, CA. The role supports the Facilities and Maintenance team with cross-functional collaboration to improve equipment reliability and safety compliance.

The position emphasizes project planning, maintenance planning, and vendor management in a manufacturing environment, with opportunities to grow and contribute to mission-critical space systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Be majoring in or having majored in STEM.
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Working proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and with Microsoft Office and Project products.
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
• Must have ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Bachelor of Science in STEM with 2+ years of experience in Reliability, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Aerospace, Electrical, Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Controls (for Facilities Engineer).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, engineering, quality, and maintenance teams to resolve equipment issues, improve equipment reliability, and provide technical guidance.
• Perform Equipment Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and implement robust corrective and preventive actions to enhance system reliability.
• Conduct project planning, budgeting, contract management, and oversight of project execution.
• Help to ensure that the correct preventative maintenance procedures are in place and recommend all necessary spare parts to keep the plant operational on a 24/7 basis.
• Prepare presentations and reports detailing the Operational Equipment Effectiveness on all machines.
• Aid in developing standard specifications for all future equipment purchases.
• Compliance: partner with EHS on all facilities and projects to adhere to local, state, and federal health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manage mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or general contractor vendors as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Engineering drawings

MS Office

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CAD software

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

Description

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.

Northrop Grumman is a space pioneer, supporting government, civil and commercial customers in solving their biggest challenges. Our forward-leaning, innovative spirit is backed by a legacy of expertise that began at the dawn of the space age. Our mission experience in space runs deep, we know our customers well, and our capabilities are unmatched. This is what allows us to provide reliable, agile and affordable space solutions to best serve our customers.

From defending freedom to advancing human discovery, we are defining what is possible in space every day.

Entry Level opportunities at Northrop Grumman are unique. Are you interested in boosting your knowledge through experience and exposure, while supporting a mission that seeks to protect our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place you!

Our professionals live and breathe different perspectives; we are curious about the world, accepting each other, and aware that the more ideas, backgrounds, opinions and experiences we bring to our work, the stronger that work will be. Just as you would invest your time and hard work into our company, we focus on investing back into you through enriching professional experiences and high-quality learning and development opportunities. We want you to bring your whole self to work, and for you to have meaningful connections with your coworkers, customers and communities, while providing the best products, systems and technologies to protect our world.

Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate Facilities Engineer or Facilities Engineer . This position will be located at our Space sector in Commerce, CA.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Facilities and Maintenance team.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, engineering, quality, and maintenance teams to resolve equipment issues, improve equipment reliability, and provide technical guidance.
• Perform Equipment Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and implement robust corrective and preventive actions to enhance system reliability.
• Conduct project planning, budgeting, contract management, and oversight of project execution
• Help to ensure that the correct preventative maintenance procedures are in place and recommend all necessary spare parts to keep the plant operational on a 24/7 basis.
• Prepare presentations and reports detailing the Operational Equipment Effectiveness on all machines.
• Aid in developing standard specifications for all future equipment purchases.
• Compliance: partner with EHS on all facilities and projects to adhere to local, state, and federal health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manage mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or general contractor vendors as needed.

Basic Qualifications

Basic Qualifications for an Associate Facilities Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Be majoring in or having majored in STEM
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Working proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and with Microsoft Office and Project products.
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
• Must have ability to work with minimal supervision.

Basic Qualifications For a Facilities Engineer

• Bachelor of Science in STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) with 2+ years of experience in the following engineering fields: Reliability, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Aerospace, Electrical, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Controls or a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline.
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
• Demonstrated experience with risk assessment processes.
• Solid proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and with Microsoft Office and Project products.
• Experience in a production manufacturing environment including knowledge of CNC machinery, high vacuum systems, and heat treating.
• Proficient in the use of computerized maintenance management systems.
• Must have ability to work with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications For Both Levels

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for equipment design and layout.
• Prior experience in reliability engineering with the defense, aerospace, or med-tech industries.
• Experience in installing, commissioning, and maintaining industrial equipment.
• Sound understanding of primary construction disciplines.
• Ability to troubleshooting CNC machinery and high vacuum pumps such as roughing, turbo, and diffusion pumps.
• Demonstrated expertise in programming and troubleshooting PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc), HMIs, and industrial automation systems

Salary Range

Associate Facilities Engineer: $69,400 to $104,000

Facilities Engineer: $83,400 to $125,200

Primary Level Salary Range: $69,400.00 - $104,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00

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.