Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer - Additive Manufacturing

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 102,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company as a Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer, where you'll support revolutionary additive manufacturing processes. This dynamic role involves developing precision machine builds, optimizing production processes, and collaborating with engineering teams to create innovative designs. With a focus on continuous improvement and project management, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment that values intellectual curiosity and teamwork. If you have a passion for engineering and want to make a significant impact in the field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM and 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Fluency in MS Office and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support fabrication efforts and manage IRAD projects related to additive manufacturing.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop producible designs.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Project Management

Additive Manufacturing

Technical Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field

Master's Degree in a STEM field

Tools

Additive Manufacturing Equipment

Laser Powder Bed Fusion

Job description

Requisition ID: R10173307

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

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

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Positions Available: 2

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.

A security clearance is not required to apply to or to start this job. The selected candidate will be processed for a security clearance after she/he starts the job.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer to join the Additive Manufacturing Engineering Team. The Engineer will be responsible for supporting fabrication efforts, developing new processes, and managing IRAD projects related to additive manufacturing.

The chosen candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be able to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high visibility manufacturing environment, and work well as part of a team.

The Manufacturing Engineer has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to:

Manufacturing Production Support

• Develop precision machine builds following process documentation to support hands-on additive manufacturing fabrication.

• Provide guidance to technicians on the factory floor through technical troubleshooting.

• Initiate corrective action and process optimization to ensure product quality.

Design Engineering Support

• Collaborate with design, RF, and systems engineering to develop producible additively manufactured designs.

• Identify and advocate for additive manufacturing challenges and advantages.

• Create and refine guidelines for additive manufacturing supplied to design engineering.

• Provide additive manufacturing expertise to NGC suppliers in support of program requirements.

Process Development

• Execute the Additive Manufacturing development roadmap.

• Collaborate on complex advanced manufacturing projects.

• Process development of Additive Manufacturing equipment for Metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion and post-processing systems.

Basic Qualifications:

• Manufacturing Engineer: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field and 5 years of relevant professional experience (3 years with a Master's degree).

• Prior experience with manufacturing engineering and new product development.

• Demonstrated experience with project management and communication tracking cost and schedule.

• Must have fluency in MS Office software applications.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret level security clearance is required.

• US Citizenship is a prerequisite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior knowledge of Laser Powder Bed Fusion materials and processes.

• Fundamental understanding of additive manufacturing processes and technology.

• Familiarity with process development, control, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Salary Range: $102,400 - $153,600

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.