Principal/Process Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Corinne (UT); On-site; USD 88,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401K

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health and Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Promontory, Utah seeks a Process Engineer (2/3) to support our process engineering team. You will help develop and improve manufacturing processes across composites, machining, and coatings, serving as the primary operations contact for process issues.

Ideal candidates have a STEM engineering degree with 2+ years (level 2) or a Mechanical/Chemical/Aerospace background with more experience (level 3), and strong problem-solving, communication, and Lean skills.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in STEM engineering or related field; level 2 requires 2 years’ related experience.
• Level 3 requires 5 years’ experience with Bachelor or 3 years with Master.
• Ability to obtain/maintain U.S. government security clearance.
• Strong problem solving, communication, organization, and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and instill a strong safety culture in daily operations.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes in multiple disciplines.
• Support composites, machining, bonding, primers, coatings, and assemblies.
• Be primary point of contact for operations and process issues.
• Investigate root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare shop floor planning and build-to-packages with concurrent engineering.
• Present technical reviews to leadership and customers.

Skills

Self-Starter

Problem-solving

Oral & written communication

Organization & multi-tasking

GD&T standards

Lean Manufacturing

Blueprint interpretation

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

B.S. in STEM Engineering or related

B.S. in Mechanical/Chemical/Aerospace Engineering (level 3)

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently seeking a Process Engineer also known as a Principal MFG Energetics Engineer (level 3) or Energetics MFG Engineer (level 2) to support our Process Engineering team at our Promontory, Utah Plant.

Role Description & Responsibilities:

• Able to demonstrate and instill a strong safety culture in daily operations
• Developing and continuously improving manufacturing processes
• Supporting manufacturing operations, to include composites manufacturing, machining, rubber layup and molding, chemical bonding, primers and coatings, and complex assemblies
• Being the first line of support (primary point of contact) for operations personnel and any process related problems.
• Performing cause and corrective action investigations to permanently eliminate defects using root cause analysis tools
• Working with concurrent engineering team to create Build-to-Packages (i.e. engineering and planning documents)
• Authoring, updating and reviewing shop floor planning (work instructions)
• Preparing and presenting technical presentations to internal leadership, and to the customers for review and approval
• Performing reviews with operations team before and after parts are worked
• Monitoring production events and utilizing SPC tools to ensure process control
• Developing and incorporating process improvements
• Troubleshooting production/tooling/facility issues and implementing improvements and solutions to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Supporting design, checkout, qualification and implementation of new or modified tooling or equipment

This position may be filled at level 2 or level 3.

Basic Qualifications level 2

• B.S. degree in STEM Engineering or related engineering degree and minimum 2 years’ related experience. 0 years experience with a Master's degree.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Self-Starter that takes initiative to complete tasks and assignments with little supervision
• Good problem-solving skills and strong oral and written communication skills
• Good organization and multi-tasking skills
• Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Interpreting blueprints and specifications, GD&T standards
• Strong inter-personal and Customer Service Skills

Basic Qualifications level 3

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering or related engineering degree with 5 years’ experience with Bachelor degree or Master degree with 3 years experience.
• Self-Starter that takes initiative to complete tasks and assignments with little supervision
• Good problem-solving skills and strong oral and written communication skills
• Good organization and multi-tasking skills
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques
• Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Interpreting blueprints and specifications, GD&T standards
• Strong inter-personal and Customer Service Skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in 3D modeling (NX)
• Experience writing shop planning
• Experience with Carbon manufacturing
• Background in Aerospace
• Experience working with composite materials
• Statistical Process Controls (SPC)

Position Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401K
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health and Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Primary Level Salary Range: $88,000.00 - $109,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $10,900.00 - $135,000.00

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.