Principal/Process Engineer

0903 SP - Propulsion Systems; United States; 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 Space Systems is seeking a Process Engineer (Principal MFG Energetics Engineer / Energetics MFG Engineer) to support our Promontory, Utah plant. The role focuses on developing and improving manufacturing processes, supporting multiple manufacturing disciplines, and serving as the primary contact for process issues.

Qualifications include a STEM BS with 2+ years' experience (or higher for senior levels), strong problem-solving and communication skills, and ability to obtain a

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in STEM Engineering or related engineering degree with 2+ years of experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Self-starter with initiative to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving, and clear oral and written communication.
• Experience interpreting blueprints and GD&T standards.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and instill a strong safety culture in daily operations.
• Develop and continuously improve manufacturing processes.
• Support manufacturing operations including composites, machining, and bonding.
• Serve as primary contact for operations on process-related issues.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with concurrent engineering to create build-to-packages.
• Author and review shop floor planning and work instructions.
• Present technical results to leadership and customers.
• Monitor production events and use SPC for process control.
• Implement process improvements to enhance quality and reduce costs.
• Support tooling and equipment qualification and implementation.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal and customer service

Lean Manufacturing Techniques

Interpreting blueprints & GD&T

Self-starter

Multi-tasking

Basic computer skills

Shop floor support

Education

B.S. degree in STEM Engineering or related

Bachelor degree with 5 years exp or Master with 3 years exp

Tools

NX

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

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.

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.