Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering firm as a Principal Manufacturing Engineer in Palmdale, CA, where you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of manufacturing. This position offers the chance to work on revolutionary systems that impact lives globally. You will collaborate with diverse teams, providing guidance on design concepts and ensuring manufacturing techniques meet engineering standards. If you have a strong engineering background and a passion for innovation, this role provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects while enjoying a supportive and dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Diverse Workforce

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• 4+ years of engineering experience in production assembly or fabrication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Guide engineering on design concepts for optimal manufacturing techniques.
• Participate in tool design reviews to reduce build times.

Skills

Engineering Experience

Blueprint Interpretation

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s of Science Degree

Master's of Science Degree

PhD

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems

Job description

Requisition ID: R10184633

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Palmdale, California, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: Any (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• 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.

Principal Manufacturing Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The position requires on-site support located in Palmdale, CA where technology and teamwork come together. The selected candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Manufacturing Engineering Team working in a collaborative environment.

Job Duties:

• 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.

• Provide liaison support for Engineering definition to influence low production costs for integrated assembly related to electrical, hydraulics, fuels, fluids and propulsion systems.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s of Science Degree with 4 or more years of engineering experience in production assembly/fabrication including composites, metallic, coatings application, and/or production manufacturing operations environment OR Master's of Science Degree with 3 or more years of engineering experience OR PhD with 0 or more years of engineering experience.

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

• Proficient 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.

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret or Top Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access.

• Ability to work any shift and travel at least 10%.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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

• Composite experience and process knowledge.

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

• Active Secret or Top-Secret clearance preferred.

Salary Range: $100,300 - $150,500

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