Engineer Manufacturing

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP); Town of Florida, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for its Apopka, Florida µ-Line packaging operation. The role focuses on MES administration, routing, and process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

You will partner with engineering, production and supply chain to ensure quality and efficiency, while supporting multiple wafers bumping processes and die drawing creation. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in engineering or a related field with 2+ years of manufacturing experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with minimum 2 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with 0 years experience
• Experience with ERP systems and SAP software
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with MES
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• U.S. citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Work with Global Supply Chain, IE’s, Planning, Process Engineers, and shipping/receiving.
• Create and maintain master routers in MES with guidance from Engineering and production.
• Update work order routers based on requests from engineering and production management.
• Use GDS files to create die drawings for each program.
• Be part of the Configuration Management team to review program drawings.
• Administer MES system for production routers, reworks, and instructions.
• Routinely use SAP and MES systems.
• Collaborate with IE and ME to improve production workflows in MES.
• Support multiple wafers bumping processes and wafer sizes.
• Interface with wafer bumping lines, site management, and internal programs.
• Incorporate engineering changes into MES processes.
• Coordinate day-to-day production activities and resolve workflow issues.
• Use Data Analytics to develop metrics and reporting for program performance.
• Accountable for process control, quality, safety, and delivery metrics
• Train engineering and production on MES functions
• Frequent use of computer-based systems

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/production field

Master’s degree (optional)

Tools

SAP

MES

Excel

Power Automate

SharePoint

Tableau/Power BI

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Manufacturing Engineer for our Advanced Packaging Technology µ-Line based in Apopka, Florida .

Northrop Grumman’s semiconductor foundry, packaging, integration, and test lines have unique capabilities of supporting a range of production microelectronics and providing leading-edge technology development.

The Apopka Florida wafer bumping µ-Line supports flip chip, 2.5D, and 3D packaging for internal and external production customers as well as emerging technology programs. The line provides a range of bump compositions and processes that include photo, sputter, electro-plating, AOI, and solder-sphere transfer to support flip chip, 2.5D, and 3D packaging using 100 mm to 300mm wafers. The devices supported in Apopka will also be subjected to singulation and die/wafer probe testing.

The Manufacturing Engineer is an integral part of the day-to-day operations and routinely works alongside engineering, production and many other organizations here in Apopka, FL. This is a team that comes together to learn, collaborate, and overcome challenges in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for applicants that enjoy working and learning from their peers and are passionate about making a positive difference.

What you will get to do:

• Will work with diverse groups within Northrop, including Global Supply Chain, IE’s, Planning, Process Engineers, and shipping and receiving.
• Create and maintain master routers in MES system with guidance from Engineering and production.
• Update work order routers based on requests submitted by engineering and production management.
• Use GDS files and program/foundry information to create an Apopka die drawing specific to each program for engineers, technicians, and operators to use to run product.
• Member of Configuration Management team to review and approve program drawings
• Administrator for MES system for all production routers, reworks, special instructions and OCAP’s
• Routine user of SAP and MPLM systems
• Routinely work with IE and ME to improve production workflows in MES which result in cycle time improvements and cost reduction
• Support multiple wafers bumping processes and wafer sizes.
• Support as required workflow and drawings interface activities between wafer bumping lines, site management, and internal programs.
• Incorporates engineering changes into the work process and MES system.
• Coordinates with production on day-to-day activities. Assists in the resolution of production workflow issues.
• Utilizes Data Analytics to analyze existing operational processes and develops metrics and reporting to optimize and improve program & performance.
• Accountable for process control, quality, safety, delivery, and rework metrics for responsible production lines
• Train engineering and production on MES system and functions
• High daily use of computer-based systems to perform responsibilities

The chosen candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; a strong attention to detail; be able to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high-visibility environment; and work well as part of a team and as an individual contributor.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid interpersonal and critical thinking skills.
• Solid presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate thoughts and ideas.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment.

Basic Qualifications for the Manufacturing Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in engineering, production assembly/fabrication, or production manufacturing operation; OR a master’s degree with 0 years of experience in engineering, production assembly/fabrication, or production manufacturing operation. (An additional 4 years of experience in engineering, production assembly/fabrication, or production manufacturing operation may be considered in lieu of a degree.)
• Experience with ERP systems and SAP software
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment and hands-on experience using a production manufacturing execution system (MES)
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in report programing using (SQL, MS Query, or other software languages)
• Experience using Excel, including macros, data mining, data analytics and pivot tables
• Experience with Microsoft Power Automate flows and Microsoft Sharepoint
• Experience with data visualization software applications and dashboard creation/ maintenance (Tableau, Power BI)
• Experience with Process control methods (SPC/control charts).
• Ability for infrequent travel (<10%).
• Experience with Visio software and AutoCAD
• Expertise with MS Project and Power Point

Must be available onsite to support manufacturing and its schedule of operations

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits, including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00

The 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.

Job Category: Engineering