Principal Manufacturing Engineer – Assembly & Digital Ops

Northrop Grumman; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking hands-on Manufacturing Engineer or Principal Manufacturing Engineer to support production in Central Virginia facilities. You will design, implement, and optimize assembly line work instructions and processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure readiness and continuous improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor's in STEM and eligibility for US Secret clearance, with 2+ years (or 5+ years for Principal) in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or production; Master’s degree reduces requirement.
• Experience developing digital work instructions for complete processes or assemblies.
• Experience in MS Office software applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc.).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret level security clearance and program clearance.
• Interim Secret clearance is required to start.
• US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and improve work instruction and manufacturing operations in our Assembly cells.
• Collaborate with peers, assemblers, and technicians to ensure operational readiness.
• Support day-to-day production while developing and implementing process improvements and supporting equipment troubleshooting and maintenance activities.
• Provide ROI justification for process improvements and equipment purchases.
• Develop digital work instructions for manufacturing and maintenance tasks.
• Assist with troubleshooting and maintenance activities.

Skills

Digital work instructions

Process improvement

Communication skills

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in STEM

Tools

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

CAD modeling

Automation basics

PLC basics

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking hands-on Manufacturing Engineer or Principal Manufacturing Engineer to support production in Central Virginia facilities. You will design, implement, and optimize assembly line work instructions and processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure readiness and continuous improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor's in STEM and eligibility for US Secret clearance, with 2+ years (or 5+ years for Principal) in manufacturing.