Manufacturing Process Engineer - Level 2

0903 SP - Propulsion Systems; United States; On-site; USD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Discretionary bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Promontory, Utah, is seeking a Process Manufacturing Engineer to support rocket motor case prep process engineering. The role focuses on developing and improving manufacturing processes, observing operations, and implementing corrective actions to eliminate defects.

You will work with concurrent engineering teams, author shop floor work instructions, present technical reviews, and apply PFMEA and SPC tools to drive process controls and continuous improvements in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree STEM with 2 years of professional experience or Master’s degree with 0 years.
• Proactive self-starter with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Experience interpreting blueprints and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Developing and improving manufacturing processes.
• Observing rocket motor case prep processes in operations.
• Performing root cause analysis and corrective actions to eliminate defects.
• Authoring and updating shop floor work instructions.
• Presenting technical reviews to teams, leadership, and customers.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

SPC

PFMEA

Blueprint interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Business databases

Job description

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 Space Systems is currently seeking a Process Manufacturing Engineer to support our Rocket Motor Case Prep Process Engineering team at our Promontory, Utah Plant.

Role Description & Responsibilities:

• Developing and improving manufacturing processes
• Spending time in the operations area observing and monitoring rocket motor case prep processes
• Performing cause and corrective action activities to permanently eliminate defects using root cause analysis tools
• Working with concurrent engineering teams to ensure proper documentation and on-time production
• Authoring, updating and reviewing shop floor work instructions
• Preparing and presenting technical presentations to technical teams, leadership, and to customers for review and approval
• Performing table top reviews
• Using SPC tools to ensure process control
• Developing and incorporating process improvements
• Troubleshooting production/tooling/facility issues and implementing improvements and solutions
• Supporting design, checkout, qualification and implementation of new or modified tooling or equipment
• Accurately documenting and scoring Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (PFMEA) worksheets

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree STEM with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.
• Self-Starter that takes initiative to complete tasks and assignments with little supervision
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Good problem-solving skills and strong oral and written communication skills
• Good organization and multi-tasking skills
• Interpreting blueprints and specifications
• Excellent computer skills. Skilled in working with Microsoft Office applications and business database systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques
• Experience writing shop work instructions
• Experience working with energetic materials and processes
• Strong inter-personal and Customer Service Skills
• Experience in working with composite materials
• Process Controls (SPC) Experience
• Experience with insulation / rubber processes

Primary Level Salary Range:

$89,000.00 - $109,000.00 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.

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future.

Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work.

Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.