Principal/Manufacturing Engineer - Space Systems

Northrop Grumman; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to join their Tactical Space Systems Division. This role offers the chance to lead innovative manufacturing processes and contribute to groundbreaking technologies that shape the future. You'll be at the forefront of design and production, ensuring compliance with regulations while optimizing efficiency. The company fosters a culture of creativity and collaboration, providing a dynamic environment where your contributions will make a real impact. Join a team that values bold ideas and a pioneering spirit, and be part of a legacy that continues to make history.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Company paid holidays

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with electronics assembly processes and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Leads production planning and engineering reviews for customer programs.
• Designs manufacturing processes and layouts for efficiency.

Skills

Manufacturing/Process Engineering

Electronics Assembly Processes

Soldering

Mechanical Assembly

Automated Optical Inspection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in related area

Tools

Costpoint

SAP

MES

Solumina

TIPQA

Windchill

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

Description

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 - 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.

Job Description

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Principal/Manufacturing Engineer to support our Electronic Components Work Center (ECWC) for the Tactical Space Systems Division located in Sterling, VA.

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Creates, leads, and approves production plans.
2. Leads efforts to provide engineering review and documents intended processes to maintain schedule for one or more customer programs.
3. Leads non-conformance review and root cause determination.
4. Designs manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining and material handling. Designs arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive layout.
5. Designs sequence of operations and specifies procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment and other functions that affect product performance.
6. Adapts machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions.
7. May incorporate inspection and test requirements into the production plan. Inspects performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency, and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality.
8. Develops manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control and may develop those techniques.
9. Provides guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
10. Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
11. Directly interfaces with Technicians and supporting roles in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This requisition is open as a dual level opportunity. We will consider candidates at a level T2 or level T3.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Manufacturing Engineer (T02) - Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or related area - (4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree will be accepted).
2. Principal Manufacturing Engineer (T03) - Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or related area. (4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree will be accepted).
3. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance.
4. Hands-on experience with electronics assembly processes and equipment including some of these: soldering, mechanical assembly, epoxy dispensing and curing, conformal coating, thermal interface material dispense/application, Automated Optical Inspection, component/assembly test, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or related area.
2. Experience with circuit card installation, box closure, and rework.
3. Experience with preventative maintenance.
4. Experience with Costpoint, SAP, MES, Solumina, TIPQA, Windchill.
5. Experience working in an ISO or AS9100 environment.

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Salary Range: $81,300.00 - $121,900.00

Salary Range 2: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00

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.

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.