Manufacturing Engineer

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

Job summary

Northrop Grumman, based in Elkridge, MD, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design and optimize manufacturing processes for LCSO programs. The role requires CAD experience and the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance. Travel up to 10% may be involved.

The candidate will develop fabrication sequences, participate with the chief engineer on repair procedures, and support environmental test equipment maintenance within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related STEM field; 2+ years in manufacturing.
• CAD software experience for drafting/modeling.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design manufacturing processes, procedures and layouts for assemblies and tooling.
• Develop process documentation for bonding, fabrication, coating, and additive manufacturing.
• Create and maintain work instructions and specify fabrication sequences.

Skills

CAD software

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related STEM field

Master’s degree in Engineering or related STEM field

Tools

Unigraphics/NX

Teamcenter Manufacturing

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 looking for you to join our team as a Manufacturing Engineer based out of Elkridge, MD.

The LCSO team supports electronic testing and repair operations for multiple programs for both DoD and foreign military customers. The LCSO executes low volume production; typically, production of spare LRUs, prototype manufacturing; developing one-off components, systems or test sets to support engineering development, and full systems integration for products. We are looking for someone that excels at multi-tasking in a fast paced, dynamic environment with high visibility.

What You’ll Get To Do

• Designs manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining and material handling.
• Develop process documentation for new and existing systems’ Bonding, Mechanical Fabrication, Coating, and Additive Manufacturing
• Work with the chief engineer to develop repair procedures
• Evaluate incoming production for feasibility and process definition
• Define fabrication process based on component features; materials and dimensions
• Create and maintain work instructions
• Designs sequence of operations and specify procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment and other functions that affect product performance.
• Develop equipment maintenance and provide an interface to BWI for equipment maintenance
• Assist with the maintenance of the environmental test equipment
• Work with the Industrial Engineering group to support routing development and other IE activities
• Support ongoing expansion of LCSO; multiple moves and build outs, provide an interface to facilities
• Designs arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive layout.
• Providing supplier support, as needed, to resolve issues within supply base
• Providing Request for Proposal (RFP) input specifically as it relates to Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) requirement such as tooling, capital equipment and/or new process development

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM field with 2 years of experience working in a Manufacturing environment. Master’s degree in Engineering or related STEM field
• Experience using a CAD software for Drafting/Modeling
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
• U.S. citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with J-STD and MIL-STD requirements
• 3D modeling experience in Unigraphics/NX
• Machining
• Experience with the Teamcenter Manufacturing tool suite and Manufacturing Process Planning
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC), and 6 sigma concepts for process development and control
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

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!

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Primary Level Salary Range: $79,600.00 - $119,400.00

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.