Associate/Tooling Engineer Level 1/2

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 59,900 - 89,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks an Associate/Tooling Engineer in Clearfield, Utah. This position involves managing tooling from concept through implementation for aerospace manufacturing, specifically for composites. You’ll handle critical production builds and supervise design projects, leveraging skills in project management and CAD resources.

Preferred qualifications include a degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering, with opportunities for overtime, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline.
• Minimum experience varies by level.
• Active U.S. Government Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide disposition for discrepant tooling.
• Supervise production builds involving tooling processes.
• Manage tooling projects from concept to implementation.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

3D CAD systems

General metallic fabrication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline

Tools

NX CAD

Microsoft applications

Job description

Positional Overview: Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks an Associate/Tooling Engineer (Level1 or Level2) to join the Tooling Team in Clearfield,Utah. The engineer will support the B Shift (Mon–Thu, 2:30PM–1:00AM) and will manage tooling from concept through implementation for aerospace composite part fabrication, handling, and assembly.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide disposition for discrepant tooling.
• Supervise and support critical production builds involving technical tooling processes.
• Facilitate communication between A‑shift and B‑shift operations.
• Support metrology, tooling transportation and tooling maintenance efforts.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Assist the tool design group with off‑load design projects (3D modeling, 2D drafting and checking).
• Manage tooling projects from concept through implementation to deliver production quality aerospace tooling.
• Manage external tooling design/fabrication shops on design/build projects.
• Concept and design special tooling within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) structure.
• Use and manage CAD resources (primarily NX) for tooling design.
• Work with vendors to ensure successful fabrication and approve source inspection at supplier sites.
• Proof tooling upon receipt in a production environment and maintain tooling documentation.
• Provide tooling cost/schedule estimates and document stress analysis for compliance.
• Use Microsoft applications to communicate and present tooling progress.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate Tooling Engineer (Level1):
  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline.
  • Minimum of 0 years experience.
  • Active U.S. Government Clearance and ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR).
  • Experience with project management and communication skills.
• Tooling Engineer (Level2):
  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with a minimum of 1 year relevant engineering experience, or a Master’s degree with 0 years experience.
  • Active U.S. Government Clearance and ability to obtain and maintain PAR.
  • Experience in design, fabrication and implementation of tooling for composite parts.
  • Experience with project management, communication, general metallic fabrication (welding and machining), 3D CAD systems, and free‑body diagram analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Aerospace or Civil Engineering.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Experience with tooling for composites manufacturing and handling, NX experience, FEA experience.
• Experience in design of molds, machining fixtures, handling, and assembly tools for composite manufacturing.

Salary

• Primary Level: $59,900.00 – $89,900.00.
• Secondary Level: $72,100.00 – $108,100.00.

Northrop Grumman offers overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and additional incentives for higher positions. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). The role requires U.S. citizenship and is subject to government clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make hiring 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 the full EEO and pay transparency statement, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.