Manufacturing Systems Engineer - Level 5

Northrop Grumman; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 169,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Engineer – Level 5 for on-site work. You will lead requirements, planning, system integration, verification and validation across the full manufacturing lifecycle, driving affordability and cost reductions.

You will collaborate with IPTs, suppliers and manufacturing SMEs on design for producibility, make/buy decisions, and capital investments; a Secret clearance is required for the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in a STEM field with extensive experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with both manual and automated assembly processes.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with design for manufacturability and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements development and technical planning across the manufacturing lifecycle.
• Drive advanced manufacturing and digital technology projects to improve quality and cost.
• Support proposals, estimates, production transition and investment planning.
• Collaborate with IPTs and SMEs on producibility and capital investments.

Skills

Project management

Augmented Reality Systems

DOE / SPC

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

CPLM

SAP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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’s Space Sector is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Engineer – Level 5 to join our team in Linthicum, MD. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.This role leads requirements development, technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, and cost, ROI, and risk analysis across the full manufacturing lifecycle. The position drives advanced manufacturing and digital technology projects that improve quality, cycle time, and cost, while leading proposals, estimates, production transition, and investment planning in areas such as additive manufacturing, automation, analytics, and digital fabricThis position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.In this job, you will:Interface with Surveillance and Targeting Business Unit and Operations to stay current with new concept and proposal programsSupport Program Proposal and develop cost estimates for manufacturing including product cost routings and NRE.Serve as operations technical interface for Manufacturing and RSP integrated program teams (IPT) for low MRL programsSupport IPTs in make/buy/dual sourcing decisionsParticipate in producibility reviews for new product designsRecommend design improvements to produce lower cost/higher performing productsDeveloping new and maintaining or improving existing manufacturing processes with a focus on affordabilityUnderstand and translate state-of-the-art process capabilities and guidelines for product designers by interfacing with manufacturing subject matter expertsDevelop discriminating IRAD and capital investment plans with the Manufacturing Strategy and Integration teamBasic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 12 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 10 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 8 years of professional experience.Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scopeExperience with manual and automated assembly processesExperience with Augmented Reality Systems.Project management experienceFamiliarity with J-STD and MIL-STD requirementsPreferred Qualifications:Familiarity with Space Class A and Class C HardwareFamiliarity with Space programs and Space Standard Practices (SSP)Familiarity with Design of Experiment (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC)Experience with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, CPLM, SAPKnowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)Experience with a Manufacturing Execution System (MES)Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:https://www.northropgrumman.com/spaceWorking at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.Northrop Grumman Total RewardsPrimary Level Salary Range: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00The 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.