Engineer Manufacturing

Northrop Grumman; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer for the AIMS cell to develop and optimize processes for RF hardware components. You will lead process development, defend ROI, and coordinate equipment needs for production readiness across multiple plating steps.

The role requires clear communication, teamwork, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while delivering high-quality results. US citizenship and security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related STEM field with relevant experience.
• DOE, SPC and Six Sigma concepts for process development and control.
• GD&T and ability to work with design for manufacturability.
• Proficiency with MS Office and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing processes with focus on affordability.
• Create and manage project plans for process development activities.
• Provide ROI justification for process improvements.
• Specify and procure new equipment for production readiness.
• Develop process parameters and documentation; train personnel.
• Monitor yields, costs, and process stability; implement improvements.

Skills

Process engineering

DOE

SPC

Six Sigma

GD&T

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

MS in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

VBA

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: NoDescriptionAt 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.DescriptionJoin Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer for the Advanced Interconnects and Multilayer Solutions (AIMS) manufacturing cell.AIMS is committed to the rapid development, manufacture and delivery of leading-edge discriminating products, utilizing advances in organic materials, technology and processing to meet or exceed customer expectations.The Manufacturing Process Engineer will provide manufacturing technical expertise and direction to fabricate printed wiring boards, manifolds, and backplanes for next generation RF hardware. This position will be responsible for multiple plating processes in AIMS.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the tasks outlined below:Process DevelopmentDeveloping new and maintaining or improving existing manufacturing processes with a focus on affordabilityCreating and managing project plans (tasks, resources, schedules) for process development activitiesProviding ROI justification for process improvementsSpecifying, identifying and procuring new manufacturing equipment for production readiness and preparing equipment for productionDeveloping and optimizing process parametersDeveloping/revising process documentation and work instructionFactory SupportMonitoring process yields, cost, and process stability and capabilityRecommending and implementing quality improvements based on the above metricsCreating, validating and maintaining automatic equipment programsSolving manufacturing problems (related to materials, designs, equipment, people) in a timely mannerAssisting with the training of new personnel and participating in the design of operator training materialsSupporting factory maintenance personnel with the troubleshooting and repair of process equipmentDesign SupportRecommending product design improvements required to produce advanced microelectronics productsDocumenting state-of-the-art process capabilities and guidelines for product designersParticipating in design producibility reviews for new productsThe chosen candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; be able to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high visibility environment; and work well as part of a team.This job may be filled as an Engineer, based on the qualifications below.Basic Qualifications for a Engineer:Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related STEM area with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience (or with a minimum of 1 year with an MS); Candidates with a High School diploma/GED and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience or a minimum of 4 years with an Associate's degree will also be considered.Process Engineering experienceExperience with Design of Experiment (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), 6 sigma concepts for process development, and controlExperience Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)Fluency in MS Office software applicationsAbility to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security ClearanceUS Citizenship is requiredPreferred Qualifications:Experience working with high-end PWB imaging and chemical processing to include photolithography, developing, etching, stripping, electroless copper and electrolytic copper plating, electroless nickel gold plating, tin and tin/lead plating, blind, through and microviasKnowledge of IPC Class 3 substrate fabrication requirementsExperience using TrueChem analysis softwareProgramming ability or interest in learning VBA, Tableau, and/or PowerBI#MPR#MFGCMPPrimary Level Salary Range: $79,600.00 - $119,400.00The 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.