Associate Manufacturing Engineer – 1st/2nd Shift

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

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Rancho Bernardo, CA is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. You will guide design for manufacturability, review tooling and processes, and contribute to cost-reduction initiatives across electrical, hydraulics, and propulsion domains.

The role requires a technical degree, the ability to read engineering drawings and 3-D models, and readiness to travel up to 10%. On-site work schedule and U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with entry-level experience; or Master’s degree with 0 years.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to interface with multiple levels of leadership, clients, and vendors.
• Ability to review blueprints and 3-D models.
• Ability to work 1st shift (5am-3:30pm) or 2nd shift (4:12pm-2:42am) and travel at least 10%.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to Engineering regarding design concepts to ensure manufacturability.
• Participate in tool design reviews to reduce build times and program costs during assembly.
• Define sequence of operations for product builds and pursue improvements for producibility and affordability.
• Provide liaison support for Engineering definition to influence low production costs.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Leadership communication

Blueprints & 3-D models

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Rancho Bernardo, CA is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. You will guide design for manufacturability, review tooling and processes, and contribute to cost-reduction initiatives across electrical, hydraulics, and propulsion domains.

The role requires a technical degree, the ability to read engineering drawings and 3-D models, and readiness to travel up to 10%. On-site work schedule and U.S.