Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to innovate and enhance manufacturing processes. In this role, you will provide essential guidance on design concepts, ensuring optimal manufacturing techniques are employed. Collaborating with diverse teams, you’ll define operations for product builds and drive improvements that enhance efficiency and safety. This is an exciting opportunity to join a pioneering organization at the forefront of technology, where your contributions will directly impact the future of manufacturing in aerospace. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to tackle real-world challenges, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with relevant experience or advanced degrees.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Guide engineering on manufacturing techniques for design concepts.
• Define operations for product builds and improve processes.

Skills

Blueprint Interpretation

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

PhD

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

Job description

Requisition ID: R10187642

• Category: Engineering

• Location: El Segundo, California, United States of America

• Clearance Type: None

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Positions Available: 1

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. 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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an opening for a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The position requires on-site support located in El Segundo, CA. The selected candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Manufacturing Engineering Team working in a collaborative environment while promoting a positive and proactive teamwork environment.

Principal Manufacturing Engineer job duties involve the following:

• Provide guidance to Engineering regarding design concepts to ensure the best manufacturing technique is being used to meet the Engineering design.

• Participate in tool design reviews to ensure tools are feasible and reduce build times and program costs during assembly.

• Define sequence of operations for product builds, investigate and initiate corrective actions and improvements that involve non-conforming product, and identify improvement opportunities in areas that require producibility and affordability initiatives.

• Define concepts of how to use manufacturing tools required to manufacture composite parts, and evaluate & implement tool improvements.

• Author & maintain composite fabrication & sub-assembly process work instructions, part work instructions, and visual aids to perform all manufacturing jobs.

• Identify unsafe processes and establish initiatives to improve safety.

• Collaborate with various functions within Northrop Grumman, and work with internal/external customers & suppliers.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years of experience, Master’s Degree with 3 years of experience, or PhD with 0 years of experience.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

• Proficient in reviewing and interpreting Blueprints and 3-D models.

• Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).

• Ability to interface/communicate with multiple levels of leadership, clients, and vendors.

• Ability to work 1st shift "5:00am-3:30pm" or 2nd shift "4:12pm-2:42am" and any work schedule (times may vary).

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• STEM Degree (Science, Technical, Engineering or Mathematical).

• Experience working hands-on in a production assembly line environment.

• Experience providing innovative techniques focused on improving product designs and tooling assemblies or equipment.

• Composite experience and process knowledge.

• Secret or Top Secret clearance preferred.

Salary Range: $124,900 - $187,300

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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.