Manufacturing Engineer 3/4

Northrop Grumman; West Virginia; On-site; USD 89,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (3/4) for the Rocket Center, WV site near Cumberland, MD, to develop and manage manufacturing processes per design requirements. The role emphasizes creating detailed work instructions, improving productivity, data analysis, and resolving process issues on the shop floor.

On-site work only; candidates should be willing to travel occasionally and be eligible for a U.S. government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Basic requirement: Bachelors with 5 yrs (or Masters with 3 yrs) in Mechanical or Aerospace or related STEM.
• LEVEL 4: Bachelors with 8 yrs or Masters with 6 yrs in Mechanical or Aerospace or related STEM.
• Experience interpreting drawings and specifications.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Eligible for U.S. government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• Hands-on work capability and time/resource management for schedule and cost goals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with design engineering on manufacturability and design issues.
• Evaluate discrepant hardware and quality problems.
• Research and evaluate tools/equipment to support processes.
• Troubleshoot processes to improve safety, quality, cost and efficiency.
• Incorporate engineering changes into work in process.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Drawing interpretation

Manufacturing experience

Time management

Hands-on

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

STEM degree

Tools

CAD

GD&T

SPC

Six Sigma

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.

We are currently seeking talented individuals for a Manufacturing Engineer 3/4 position at our Rocket Center, WV location just outside of Cumberland MD.

The Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL) site in Rocket Center designs, develops, and manufactures tactical rocket motors, medium caliber ammunition, composite components and end items, and fuze and electronics equipment. For decades, the dedicated and highly skilled team at ABL have supported national security efforts by developing and building defense systems for DoD customers and U.S. allies.

This position will we be located on-site at our Rocket Center, WV location. No remote opportunities are available for this position.

The manufacturing engineer develops and oversees manufacturing processes based on design requirements. The candidate will develop and maintain detailed work instructions for assigned products/processes, provide suggestions to improve productivity, compile and analyze processing data, investigate manufacturing problems and implement corrective actions, support proposal and development activities and provide day to day support to manufacturing personnel.

Additional Job Responsibilities include:

• 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:

• LEVEL 3: Bachelors and 5 years or a Masters and 3 years of experience. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or related STEM discipline.
• LEVEL 4: Bachelors and 8 years or a Masters and 6 years of experience. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or related STEM discipline.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience interpreting drawings and specifications.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Eligible to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).
• Willingness and ability to perform hands-on work.
• Proven ability to manage time and resources to meet schedule and cost goals.

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.
• Experience with technical writing, writing detailed operating procedures, CAD and GD&T.
• Experience using SPC and Six Sigma techniques.

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

Secondary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00

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.