Manufacturing Engineer I/II — Aerospace Production Innovator

Northrop Grumman; West Virginia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Company holidays

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer level 1/2 to join our team in Rocket Center, West Virginia. The role requires developing manufacturing processes and layouts, driving improvements, and coordinating with maintenance and Quality Engineering.

Onsite at the ABL facility, you will contribute to an integrated product team, with opportunities for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses based on performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Engineer 1) or Master’s degree (Engineer 2) from an accredited institution by Jan 2027.
• Majoring in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing processes, work instructions and production layouts.
• Identify process improvements and incorporate changes into manufacturing.
• Respond to design changes and capture details in the process.
• Resolve technical production issues and interface with maintenance.
• Generate specifications for procurement of new equipment.
• Establish safety requirements for facilities and equipment.
• Work with a multifunctional team to solve production issues.
• Support Quality Engineering in resolving material discrepancies.
• Establish Key Characteristics and monitor control systems.
• Analyze processes for capabilities and downtime.
• Analyze yield and scrap data to drive improvements.
• Determine root cause and corrective actions.
• Generate and maintain SPC programs for production items.
• Collaborate in Integrated Product Teams for internal and external customers.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Technical drawings

Production environment

Electrical assemblies

Electro-mechanical assemblies

Written work instructions

Surface Mount Technology

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer level 1/2 to join our team in Rocket Center, West Virginia. The role requires developing manufacturing processes and layouts, driving improvements, and coordinating with maintenance and Quality Engineering.

Onsite at the ABL facility, you will contribute to an integrated product team, with opportunities for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses based on performance.