Principal/Manufacturing Engineer - Space Systems

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

Job summary

Join an innovative firm as a Principal Manufacturing Engineer, where you'll lead the design and improvement of manufacturing processes for cutting-edge electronic components. This role offers the chance to work on revolutionary systems that impact lives globally. Collaborate with a diverse team to create efficient production plans and ensure product quality through rigorous engineering reviews. If you have a passion for engineering and a desire to make a difference in the world, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the challenge and contribute to pioneering advancements in technology while enjoying a supportive and inclusive work culture.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2-5 years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with electronics assembly processes including soldering and mechanical assembly.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Process Engineering

Electronics Assembly Processes

Root Cause Analysis

Statistical Process Control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Costpoint

SAP

MES

Solumina

TIPQA

Windchill

Job description

Requisition ID: R10187648

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Sterling, Virginia, United States of America

• Clearance Type: None

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

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

• Travel Required: No

• 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. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.

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.
5. Designs arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure the most efficient and productive layout.
6. Designs sequence of operations and specifies procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment and other functions that affect product performance.
7. Adapts machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions.
8. May incorporate inspection and test requirements into the production plan.
9. 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.
10. Develops manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control and may develop those techniques.
11. Provides guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
12. Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
13. 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 or higher in Engineering or other related STEM area and at least 2 years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or related area - OR - a Master's degree (Additional years of experience in lieu of degree will be accepted).
2. Principal Manufacturing Engineer (T03) - Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or other related STEM area and at least 5 years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or related area - OR - a Master's degree with 3 years of applicable experience (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. Experience with circuit card installation, box closure, and rework.
2. Experience with preventative maintenance.
3. Experience with Costpoint, SAP, MES, Solumina, TIPQA, Windchill.
4. Experience working in an ISO or AS9100 environment.

Salary Range: $81,300 - $121,900

Salary Range 2: $100,300 - $150,500

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.