Manufacturing Engineer - Space Systems - R10208043

Northrop Grumman; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

PTO

Annual bonuses

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Sterling, VA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to author production plans and support spacecraft hardware manufacturing. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering and experience in Manufacturing Engineering. This role offers a salary range of $85,000 - $109,000, along with comprehensive health benefits and the opportunity for bonuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or related area.
• At least 2 years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Authors and maintains production plans for spacecraft hardware.
• Participates in design peer reviews.
• Evaluates non-conforming product and develops rework procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing/Process Engineering

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related area

Tools

Solumina / MES

PTC Windchill

Costpoint/SAP

Job description

Overview

Manufacturing Engineer - Space Systems - R10208043 at Northrop Grumman. Location: Sterling, VA. Relocation assistance: No relocation assistance available. Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Authors and maintains production plans that detail the assembly of spacecraft hardware.
• Participates in design peer reviews to ensure designs are manufacturable and engineering documentation aligns with strict processes and procedures.
• Evaluates non-conforming product and develops rework procedures to return fit/form/function to flight hardware.
• Partners with cross-functional groups to conduct root cause and corrective action investigations.
• Optimizes operational workflow by developing manufacturing processes and introducing new tools and techniques for harness fabrication.
• Responds to changing design requirements at all stages of the build process by revising production plans and returning product to the intended flight configuration.
• Provides direct support to Technicians on the manufacturing floor in a rapid-pace environment.
• Acts as manufacturing lead on assigned programs to ensure roadblocks are quickly alleviated while maintaining budget and schedule.
• Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with industry and internal standards.
• Designs and constructs full-scale mock-ups resembling spacecraft structure to aid in the manufacturing of exact-fit harnessing.
• Onboards and maintains new equipment and maintenance processes.

Areas of Specialty

• Harness Cable Manufacturing
• Circuit Card Assembly Manufacturing
• Propulsion Weldment and Core Assembly Fabrication
• ElectroMechanical: Machined Part, Coatings, and Bonding Assemblies

Basic Qualifications

• Manufacturing Engineer (T02): Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or related area and at least 2 years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or related area — OR — a Master’s degree (4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree will be accepted).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government DoD security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Solumina / MES, TipQA, Costpoint/SAP, PTC Windchill/Thingworx, and Creo
• IPC IPC-J-STD-001 or IPC/WHMA-A-620
• Bachelor’s degree (T01) or Masters (T02) degree in a STEM field

Salary and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $109,000.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; Northrop Grumman considers multiple factors when determining base salary offers, including scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus may be offered, depending on the position. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results. Some roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. Northrop Grumman provides benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company-paid holidays, and PTO.

Equal Opportunity

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with government clearance and certain restricted positions.