Manufacturing Engineer - Level 2 - Linthicum MD

VetJobs; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our Space Sector team. This on-site role focuses on Microelectronics Manufacturing Process, collaborating with engineering, quality, and operations to meet program targets and drive continuous improvement.

The candidate will support the Ultima program at the Focal Plane Lab, work a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, and contribute to producibility through process development and RCCA

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.
• No clearance required to start
• Experience with manufacturing processes

Responsibilities

• Developing/revising process documentation and work instructions.
• Establish and monitor SPC for the manufacturing process.
• Lead RCCA and drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

SPC

RCCA

Communications

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

JEDEC Standards

IPC/MIL-STD standards

Job description

Job Category

Engineering

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available. CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No. CLEARANCE TYPE: None. 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.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Linthicum, MD. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

This Manufacturing Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 will work with the Microelectronics Manufacturing Process. This individual will work closely with the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, IPT Lead, Quality Engineer, Test Engineering, and Operations to ensure producibility meets the program targets, including Yield, and continuous improvement opportunities. This individual will support the Ultima program at the Focal Plane Lab.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

In This Job, You Will

• Process Development
  • Developing/revising process documentation and work instructions
  • Developing new and maintaining, or improving, existing manufacturing processes with a focus on production capabilities and affordability
  • Establish and monitor SPC for the manufacturing process
  • Lead RCCA (Root Corrective Cause Action) and have strong Troubleshooting skills
  • Coordinate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Test, and Production and Program Management team to ensure manufacturing documentation support efficient execution, troubleshooting, and schedule recovery activities
  • Providing ROI justification for process improvements
  • Specifying, identifying and procuring new manufacturing equipment for production readiness and preparing equipment for production
• Factory Support
  • Monitoring process yields and cost, recommending and implementing quality improvements to drive improved metrics.
  • Solving of manufacturing problems (related to materials, designs, equipment and tooling, training and instructions) to support production.
  • Assisting with the training of new personnel and participation in the design of operation training materials
  • Supporting factory maintenance personnel with the troubleshooting and repair of process equipment
  • Helping build team meet the requirements of JEDEC Standards, internal requirements, and other relevant IPC/MIL-STDs.
• This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3.

Auto req ID

480571BR

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Job Category

Engineering

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Basic Qualifications for Level 2

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.
• No clearance required to start
• Experience with manufacturing processes
• Strong desire to work with control processes
• Exceptional written and oral communications skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work well at all levels in the organization

Basic Qualifications For Level 3

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.
• No clearance required to start
• Experience with manufacturing processes
• Strong desire to work with control processes
• Exceptional written and oral communications skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work well at all levels in the organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors and/or Master’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
• Demonstrate engineering leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular)
• Experience working in microelectronics
• Experience with Statistical Control Process (SPC)
• Experience in Microelectronic Manufacturing or Wire Bond Fabrication
• Experience in troubleshooting and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
• Primary Level Salary Range: $79,600.00 - $119,400.00
• 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