Manufacturing Engineer II - Process Optimization & Innovation

0894 DS - MP - ABL - Rocket Center; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Rocket Center, WV, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design and plan layouts for material-processing operations including hardening, washing, laminating, etching, engraving, painting, plating, and more. This onsite role focuses on process definition and optimization to support production.

The position requires a BS in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical/Aerospace or STEM with 2+ years of relevant experience, ability to interpret 2D drawings, and US citizenship for the

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing processes, work instructions and production layouts required to fabricate the product.
• Identify process improvements, capture feedback from Operations and incorporate changes into the manufacturing process.
• Respond to design and specification changes by capturing details into the manufacturing process.
• Respond to technical production issues associated with the product being fabricated.
• Work with maintenance staff to troubleshoot and repair production specific equipment.
• Generate specifications for procurement of new equipment.
• Assist in establishing safety requirements for facilities and equipment.
• Work in a multifunctional team to solve production related issues.
• Work with Quality Engineering to quickly and efficiently resolve MRB items.
• Establish Key Characteristics for manufacturing/processing and ensure systems are in place to monitor and control them.
• Analyze processes and equipment for process capabilities and downtime.
• Analyze yield and scrap rate data to aid in improving processes.
• Determine root cause and corrective actions for discrepancies.
• Generate and maintain Statistical Process Control programs for production products.
• Work as part of an Integrated Product Team to support both internal and external customers.

Skills

Interpret 2D drawings

Mechanical manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical/Aerospace or STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Rocket Center, WV, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design and plan layouts for material-processing operations including hardening, washing, laminating, etching, engraving, painting, plating, and more. This onsite role focuses on process definition and optimization to support production.

The position requires a BS in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical/Aerospace or STEM with 2+ years of relevant experience, ability to interpret 2D drawings, and US citizenship for the