Engineer Process

ngc; Rolling Meadows (IL); Presencial; USD 80 000 - 119 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Northrop Grumman in Rolling Meadows, IL is seeking a T2 Process Engineer – Manufacturing Engineering to join the on-site team. You will support production, collaborate across engineering functions, and troubleshoot IRCM systems on a daily basis.

The role emphasizes process development, continuous improvement, and producibility in new designs, with opportunities to lead NRE projects and improve manufacturing efficiency. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance required.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology; Master’s degree acceptable.
• Experience with fixture/tooling design and implementation.
• Experience with continuous improvement, data analysis, and root cause/corrective action.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance; US Citizenship required.
• Experience with IRCM products (preferred).

Responsabilidades

• Support production floor and assembly technicians with timely technical guidance.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Quality to meet obligations.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting of IRCM Transmitters and Sensors.
• Generate and maintain Manufacturing Engineering process specifications, work instructions, routers, tooling/fixturing and equipment.
• Investigate nonconformance repair procedures and review/change notices.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions; coordinate with suppliers.

Conhecimentos

Fixture/tooling design

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Root cause/corrective action

IRCM products experience

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology

Ferramentas

NX

CAD

Descrição da oferta de emprego

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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, offering a broad portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and superior situational awareness to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

We are seeking a T2 Process Engineer – Manufacturing Engineering to join our team in Rolling Meadows, IL. This is a full-time, on-site position. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Manufacturing Engineering team, where they will work on Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) suite of products as a Process Engineer.

Manufacturing Engineers thrive in an environment of daily unique challenges and proximity to products. Partnering with production, successful process engineers lead troubleshooting and ensure excellence in hardware and software. Engineers who do well in this setting enjoy seeing their work perform in a test or a product, collaborate and communicate well across functions, and are innovative problem solvers. Best suited to this role are those who enjoy learning and bring a sense of urgency and energy to their tasks.

What you will get to do:

Support for Production:

• Support the production floor and assembly technicians with timely technical guidance
• Support/collaborate with Design Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Quality organizations to meet manufacturing contractual commitment
• Perform hands‑on troubleshooting of IRCM Transmitters and Sensors

Process Development/Maintenance:

• Generate and maintain/revise Manufacturing Engineering process specifications, work instructions, routers, tooling/fixturing and equipment

• Investigate, design, and provide solutions to support nonconformance repair procedures, review/generate change notices, etc.

Continuous improvement:

• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, cycle time, defects.
• Analyze assembly/workmanship failures and failure data to identify trends; create failure analysis materials such as failure charts, quad charts, and customer presentations
• Lead/support root cause investigations and implement corrective actions
• Work with suppliers to resolve technical hardware issues

Design:

• Collaborate with design engineering to achieve producibility in new and updated product design
• Contribute to research, design, development, and assembly activities for a variety of development products; execute hardware assembly and integration activities
• Lead / support Non-Recurring (NRE) projects, including test fixture/tooling design, drawings, parts lists / bills of materials, updating process documentation, and validation

Basic Qualifications for the Process Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology and a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience; OR a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology
• Experience with fixture/tooling design and implementation
• Experience with continuous improvement, data analysis, and root cause/corrective action
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
• US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Nx / CAD

• Experience in manufacturing environment

• Experience supporting design/development projects

• Experience presenting to key stakeholders

• Experience with IRCM products

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages yourgrowth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you theflexibility 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 includingEducation Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary 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.