Packaging Engineer: Military Packaging & Compliance

Northrop Grumman Corp.

Elkridge (MD)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 119,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Packaging Engineer for our Elkridge, MD facility. You will determine packaging practices, review contracts, and develop packaging guidance for shipments, reporting to the Engineering Team Manager in the Shipping Department.

This on-site role requires coordination with multiple teams to ensure compliant, efficient packaging solutions. The position emphasizes creating and enforcing military packaging standards, training, and continuous improvement with senior

Qualifications

Bachelor's or associate degree with manufacturing/shipping experience required
Ability to read and interpret technical documents, drawings and contracts
Experience writing clear instructions based on complex requirements
U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

Determine packaging practices and materials based on shipment requirements
Review contracts, purchase orders and sales orders for packaging information
Write, review and revise packaging instructions for the shipping department
Collaborate with contracts, quality, engineering, manufacturing and program teams to maintain best practices
Audit packaging practices of the shipping team
Ensure packaging methods meet military packaging requirements