Energetics Manufacturing Engineer - Lean & Propulsion

0895 DS - MP - Elkton; United States; On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Elkton, Maryland, seeks an Engineer Energetics Manufacturing 2/3 to support energetic materials production, optimizing safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The role centers on manufacturing engineering for energetic materials and line launches for new products.

Candidates should have a engineering degree and 2+ years (Level 2) or 5+ years (Level 3) of relevant experience, with Lean methods and DoD clearance eligibility. US Citizenship required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Aerospace, or related).
• Master’s degree may substitute for experience in Level 2/3.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.

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 (PES, 5S, value stream mapping, standard work, time studies) 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.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Problem solving

Office tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

CAD or modeling tools

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Elkton, Maryland, seeks an Engineer Energetics Manufacturing 2/3 to support energetic materials production, optimizing safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The role centers on manufacturing engineering for energetic materials and line launches for new products.

Candidates should have a engineering degree and 2+ years (Level 2) or 5+ years (Level 3) of relevant experience, with Lean methods and DoD clearance eligibility. US Citizenship required.