Energetics Manufacturing Engineer: Lean & Process

Northrop Grumman; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is hiring an Engineer Energetics Manufacturing in Elkton, MD to support energetic materials production. You will develop process control documentation, plan new manufacturing lines, and apply Lean methods to boost throughput and reduce waste.

Responsibilities include analyzing yield and scrap, coordinating equipment start-up, and training operators. Strong collaboration with Operations, Quality, EH&S, and Facilities is required for safe, reliable production and continuous cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 2+ years of manufacturing/production engineering experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably with complex hardware or process‑intensive operations.
• Experience with process documentation, work instructions, and/or routings.
• Exposure to Lean manufacturing and/or continuous improvement tools and methods.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams (Operations, Quality, EH&S, Facilities, Supply Chain, Finance).
• Ability to analyze data to support problem solving and decision making (e.g., yield, scrap, defect trends).
• Proficiency with common office and engineering tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CAD or modeling tools).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance, as required by business needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day manufacturing engineering support to energetic materials production to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Develop, maintain, and improve process control documentation, standard work, and operating procedures.
• Plan, design, and launch manufacturing lines for new products and product upgrades, including facility, utilities, and equipment requirements.
• Apply Lean principles (5S, value stream mapping, standard work) to improve flow, reduce waste, and increase throughput.
• Perform capacity and line-balancing analyses; use digital modeling/simulation as needed to validate process and line performance.
• Define equipment specifications, lead technical evaluations with suppliers, and coordinate installation, qualification, and start-up.
• Establish TPM/PM requirements and provide technical training to operators and maintenance personnel.
• Analyze yield, scrap, defect, downtime, and cost data; drive corrective actions and continuous improvement to enhance capability and reduce cost.
• Lead or support RCCA, Process FMEA, and SPC efforts to manage risk and ensure stable, capable processes.
• Define safety requirements for new processes, facilities, and equipment in collaboration with EH&S.
• Support the design, procurement, and continuous improvement of tooling, fixtures, and test equipment to enhance quality and productivity.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Office tools (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Modeling tools

Job description

Northrop Grumman is hiring an Engineer Energetics Manufacturing in Elkton, MD to support energetic materials production. You will develop process control documentation, plan new manufacturing lines, and apply Lean methods to boost throughput and reduce waste.

Responsibilities include analyzing yield and scrap, coordinating equipment start-up, and training operators. Strong collaboration with Operations, Quality, EH&S, and Facilities is required for safe, reliable production and continuous cost