Manufacturing Process Engineer / Principal Manufacturing Process Engineer

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Life insurance

Savings plan

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer for the AIMS cell to advance laser etch, PCB, manifolds, and backplanes for RF hardware. The role emphasizes process development, optimization, and documentation to ensure production readiness with quality and cost targets.

Responsibilities include creating project plans, supporting with training, and solving manufacturing issues. Domestic travel up to 10% is expected, and a Secret clearance is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related STEM area with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience (1 year with MS).
• Experience with multi-layered circuit boards.
• DOE, SPC, 6 sigma concepts for process development and control.
• GD&T experience.

Responsibilities

• Process Development: develop or maintain manufacturing processes with focus on affordability.
• Create and manage project plans for process development activities.
• Provide ROI justification for process improvements.
• Specify, identify and procure new manufacturing equipment for production readiness.

Skills

Process engineering

DOE

SPC

GD&T

MS Office

US Citizenship

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret 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 Mission Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer / Principal Manufacturing Process Engineer for the Advanced Interconnects and Multilayer Solutions (AIMS) manufacturing cell. AIMS 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 Process Engineer / Principal Manufacturing Process Engineer will provide manufacturing technical expertise and direction to fabricate printed wiring boards, manifolds, and backplanes for next generation RF hardware. This position will be responsible for the LASER Etching processes in AIMS.

Responsibilities

• Process Development Developing new and maintaining or improving existing manufacturing processes with a focus on affordability
• Creating and managing project plans (tasks, resources, schedules) for process development activities
• Providing ROI justification for process improvements
• Specifying, identifying and procuring new manufacturing equipment for production readiness and preparing equipment for production
• Developing and optimizing process parameters
• Developing/revising process documentation and work instruction
• Factory Support Monitoring process yields, cost, and process stability and capability
• Recommending and implementing quality improvements based on the above metrics
• Creating, validating and maintaining automatic equipment programs
• Solving of manufacturing problems (related to materials, designs, equipment, people) in a timely manner
• Assisting with the training of new personnel and participating in the design of operator training materials
• Supporting factory maintenance personnel with the troubleshooting and repair of process equipment
• Design Support Recommending product design improvements required to produce advanced microelectronics products
• Documenting state-of-the‑art process capabilities and guidelines for product designers
• Participating in design producibility reviews for new products

Basic Qualifications for a Manufacturing Process Engineer:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related STEM area with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience (or minimum of 1 year with an MS).
• Process Engineering experience.
• Experience with multi-layered circuit boards.
• Experience with Design of Experiment (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), 6 sigma concepts for process development, and control.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Fluency in MS Office software applications.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• US Citizenship is required.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Manufacturing Process Engineer:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related STEM area with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (or minimum of 3 years with a MS or 1 year with a PhD).
• Process Engineering experience.
• Experience with multi-layered circuit boards.
• Experience with Design of Experiment (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), 6 sigma concepts for process development, and control.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Fluency in MS Office software applications.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications for both:

• Experience with on equipment repairs and troubleshooting.
• Experience with LASER etch processes and associated equipment.
• Experience with Drill and Routing Processes and associated equipment.

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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.

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.