Manufacturing / Principal Manufacturing Process Engineer- PCB CAD/CAM

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manufacturing / Principal Manufacturing Process Engineer- PCB CAD/CAM in Linthicum, MD. The role involves supporting PCB fabrication, ensuring DFM conformance, and coordinating with design teams for producibility and tooling improvements.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in Engineering, have CAM/PCB experience, and can obtain a US Secret clearance. Occasional telework may be available, with primary duties on site in Linthicum.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or STEM field; 2+ years related experience, or 1+ year with MS.
• Experience with PCB manufacturing in CAM support.
• Proficient in InCAM Pro (or Genesis/CAM 350/Zuken) and DFM analysis.
• Ability to read and validate PCB drawings and IPC/industry specs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare PCB tooling with InCAM Pro and panelization.
• Create NC drill/rout, electrical test, optical inspection, and CMM programs.
• Input customer data, validate, and perform DFM analysis.
• Document tooling issues with design engineering and training materials.
• Collaborate with production and development designs simultaneously.
• Support manufacturing proposals and estimates for new programs.

Skills

PCB CAM experience

InCAM Pro software

DFM analysis

PCB data translation

Reading PCB drawings

MS Office

Security clearance eligibility

Education

BS in Engineering or STEM

Tools

Genesis CAM 350

Zuken

Autocad

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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.

Start your future with a new mission, join Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems Sector! NGMS located in Linthicum, MD has an immediate need for a Manufacturing / Principal Manufacturing Process Engineer- PCB CAD/CAM. This position is based in Linthicum, however occasional teleworking may be available.

The Advanced Interconnects and Multilayer Solutions (AIMS) manufacturing cell is committed to the rapid development, manufacture, and delivery of leading-edge discriminating products, utilizing advances in organic materials, technology and processing to meet or exceed customer expectations. The Manufacturing / Principal Manufacturing Process Engineer- PCB CAD/CAM will support the fabrication of printed circuit boards, manifolds, and backplanes for next generation RF hardware.

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To The Following

• PCB tooling preparation with InCAM Pro software including 1-up editing, coupon design and panelization.
• Creation of NC drill/rout, electrical test, optical inspection, CMM and imaging programs.
• Customer data input, validation, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) analysis.
• In conjunction with design engineering, documenting and resolving tooling issues.
• Assisting with the training of personnel and participate in the design of operator training materials.
• Working with production as well as new developmental designs simultaneously.
• Documenting state-of-the-art process capabilities and guidelines for product designers.
• Recommending product design improvements required to produce advanced microelectronics products.
• Participating in design producibility reviews for new products.
• Preparing/assisting with manufacturing proposals and estimates for new major programs or major change activity.

The chosen candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; be able to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high visibility environment; and work well as part of a team.

This requisition may be filled as a Manufacturing Engineer or a Principal Manufacturing Engineer based on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications For Manufacturing Process Engineer

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related STEM area and 2 or more years of relevant professional experience (or 1 or more years with an MS). Candidates with a high school diploma and 6 years of relevant experience or an Associate's degree and 4 years of relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience with PCB manufacturing in support of CAM.
• Experience with InCAM Pro software application (or equivalent software package, Genesis, CAM 350, Zuken) and DFM analysis.
• Proficient in PCB data translation including gerber, odb++, and dxf.
• Ability to read, interpret, and validate PCB drawings and industry specifications.
• Experience with manufacturing process and IPC specifications used in the production of PCBs in the aerospace market.
• Experience with MS Office applications.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret level security clearance is required.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Basic Qualifications For Principal Manufacturing Process Engineer

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related STEM area and 5 years of relevant professional experience (or 3 years with an MS). Candidates with a high school diploma and 9 years of relevant experience or an Associate's degree and 7 years of relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience with PCB manufacturing in support of CAM.
• Experience with InCAM Pro software application (or equivalent software package) and DFM analysis.
• Proficient in PCB data translation including gerber, odb++, and dxf.
• Ability to read, interpret, and validate PCB drawings and industry specifications.
• Experience with manufacturing process and IPC specifications used in the production of PCBs in the aerospace market; experience with MS Office applications.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret level security clearance
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications For Both Levels

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM (science, technology, engineering or math).
• Experience with FAST drill room management software, XACT PCB registration software and Autocad a plus.
• Experience with direct exposure imaging and laser drilling desirable.
• Experience with Design of Experiment (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and 6 sigma concepts for process development and control.
• Experience with programming for data manipulation using languages such as VBA and/or R.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,600.00 - $119,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00

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 and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.