Manufacturing Engineer: Aerospace Innovation & Impact

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Palmdale, CA seeks Manufacturing Engineer or Principal Manufacturing Engineer to support on-site manufacturing engineering activities. The role focuses on manufacturability, tooling, process improvements, and collaboration with engineering across electrical, hydraulics, fuels, and propulsion systems.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s (1 year) or Master’s (0 years) in engineering, with proficiency in Office and ERP systems, and readiness to travel.

Qualifications

• Ability to translate engineering design into manufacturable processes.
• Experience reviewing blueprints and 3‑D models for feasibility.
• Strong communication with leadership, clients, and vendors.
• Willingness to work first shift and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to Engineering on manufacturing techniques for designs.
• Participate in tool design reviews to reduce build times and costs.
• Define operation sequences and drive corrective actions for non-conforming parts.
• Liaise with Engineering to influence cost targets for assemblies.

Skills

Design for manufacturability

Tool design reviews

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Palmdale, CA seeks Manufacturing Engineer or Principal Manufacturing Engineer to support on-site manufacturing engineering activities. The role focuses on manufacturability, tooling, process improvements, and collaboration with engineering across electrical, hydraulics, fuels, and propulsion systems.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s (1 year) or Master’s (0 years) in engineering, with proficiency in Office and ERP systems, and readiness to travel.