Manufacturing Process Engineer - Level 2

RiseMe; Utah; On-site; USD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems invites applications for a Process Manufacturing Engineer at the Promontory, Utah Plant to advance rocket motor case prep processes. You will observe operations, drive process improvements, and work with engineering teams to ensure documentation and on-time production while maintaining PFMEA and SPC practices.

Required are a STEM degree with experience or a Master’s degree with none, plus the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 2 years of experience or Master’s degree with 0 years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Excellent organization and multi-tasking abilities.
• Experience with process documentation and shop floor instructions.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing techniques is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes.
• Observe rocket motor case prep processes in operations.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with concurrent engineering for documentation and on-time production.
• Author and update shop floor work instructions.
• Present technical reviews to teams and leadership.
• Use SPC tools for process control and improvements.
• Troubleshoot production/tooling/facility issues and implement solutions.
• Support tooling design and qualification, PFMEA documentation.

Skills

Process engineering

Manufacturing

Root cause analysis

PFMEA

SPC

Documentation

Blueprint interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree (optional)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: 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 with insulation / rubber processes

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,000.00 - $109,000.00

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.