Manufacturing Engineer 2/3

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Northern (KY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking manufacturing engineers to coordinate with design engineering on design and manufacturability issues and to evaluate discrepant hardware. The role involves researching tools to support manufacturing processes and troubleshooting to improve safety, quality, cost, and efficiency.

Basic requirements include a BS in a STEM field with related experience and the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent STEM degree plus 2 years of total relevant experience; or Master’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent STEM degree plus 0 years of relevant experience.
• Be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).
• Knowledge of mechanical manufacturing and production processes.
• Ability to interpret 2D drawings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with design engineering on design and manufacturability issues.
• Evaluates discrepant hardware.
• Researches and evaluates commercially available tools and equipment to support manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoots existing processes to improve safety, quality, cost, and efficiency.
• Incorporates engineering changes on work in process.

Skills

Mechanical manufacturing

Interpret 2D drawings

Security clearance eligibility

Manufacturing processes

Education

BS in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical/Aerospace or STEM

MS in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical/Aerospace or STEM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates with design engineering on design and manufacturability issues.
• Evaluates discrepant hardware.
• Researches and evaluates commercially available tools and equipment to support manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoots existing processes to improve safety, quality, cost, and efficiency.
• Incorporates engineering changes on work in process

Basic Qualifications Manufacturing Engineer 2:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent STEM degree plus 2 years of total relevant experience; or Master’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent STEM degree plus 0 years of relevant experience.
• Be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).
• Knowledge of mechanical manufacturing and production processes.
• Ability to interpret 2D drawings.

Basic Qualifications Principal Manufacturing Engineer 3:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent STEM degree plus 5 years of total relevant experience; or Master’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent STEM degree plus 3 years of relevant experience.
• Be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).
• Knowledge of mechanical manufacturing and production processes.
• Ability to interpret 2D drawings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with rocket motor manufacturing or comparable manufacturing processes.
• Experience with a variety of systems (i.e. pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic).
• Experience with project management.
• Demonstrated work ethic and hands-on ability.
• Experience with technical writing, writing detailed operating procedures, CAD and GD&T.
• Experience using SPC and Six Sigma techniques.

This position falls under a Federal Explosives License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for this location. Candidates hired into this role will be required to complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval to be a possessor.

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

Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

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