Principal/Process Manufacturing Engineer - Level 2 or 3

0903 SP - Propulsion Systems; United States; On-site; USD 89,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Magna, Utah, seeks a Process Manufacturing Engineer (Energetics Engineer) to join the Rocket Motor Manufacturing team. You will develop and improve manufacturing processes for solid rocket motors, uphold safety, and drive continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma methods.

The role requires a STEM degree with experience in energetic materials; knowledge of GD&T, 3D modeling, and manufacturing planning is beneficial.

Qualifications

• B.S. in a STEM discipline with required years of experience.
• Experience in solid rocket motor manufacturing or propellant processes is preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and root-cause analysis is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes for solid rocket motors.
• Demonstrate a strong safety culture in daily operations.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma to continuously improve processes.
• Conduct RCCA investigations using root cause analysis tools.
• Collaborate with concurrent engineering on Build-to-Packages.
• Prepare and present technical planning documents to leadership.
• Monitor production events and use SPC for process control.
• Lead tooling/equipment design, qualification, and implementation.

Skills

Self-starter

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Lean Manufacturing

GD&T understanding

Team collaboration

Energetics experience

Multi-tasking

Education

B.S. in STEM

Master's degree acceptable

Tools

SAP

Costpoint

Teamcenter

Windchill

SolidWorks

NX/Pro-E

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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 Process Manufacturing Engineers also known as Energetics Engineer (Level 2) or Principal (Level 3) to join our Process Engineering Rocket Motor Manufacturing team. This position will be located at our Bacchus facility located in Magna, Utah.

Role Description & Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes for the production of solid rocket motors and other energetic products
• Demonstrate and instill a strong safety culture in daily operations
• Continuously improving manufacturing processes using Lean Six Sigma methodology
• Performing root cause and corrective action (RCCA) 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
• Preparing and presenting technical presentations to leadership and external customers for review and approval
• Monitoring production events and utilizing SPC tools to ensure process control
• Developing and incorporating process improvements, disseminating lessons learned to team and ensuring improvements are incorporated
• Troubleshooting production, tooling, and facility issues and implementing solutions
• Leading design, checkout, qualification and implementation of new or modified tooling or equipment

Skills & Qualifications

• Self-Starter that takes initiative to complete tasks and assignments with little supervision
• Good problem-solving skills and strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience working with energetics, rubbers, composites, metals, adhesives, primers, and coatings
• Good organization and multi-tasking skills
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques
• Interpreting blueprints and specifications, GD&T standards
• Proficient in 3D modeling software
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Statistical Process Controls (SPC)
• Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience writing electronic shop instructions

Basic Qualifications for Level 2 (Energetics Engineer)

• B.S. degree in a STEM discipline plus 2 years of experience.
• 0 years of experience with a master’s degree.

Basic Qualifications or Level 3 (Principal Energetics Engineer)

• B.S. degree in a STEM discipline plus 5 years of experience.
• 3 years of experience with a master’s degree.
• Experience in solid rocket motor manufacturing (propellant mixing, propellant casting, rocket motor final assembly, propellant-to-insulator case bond systems, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Manufacturing Planning and MRP/ERP (Costpoint, SAP, etc) software
• Experience with PLM Software (Teamcenter, Windchill, etc.)
• Experience with using 3D modeling software (Solidworks, NX, Pro-E, etc.)
• Experience working with Aerospace standards and the implementation of standards across cross-functional teams

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,000.00 - $109,000.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $109,000.00 - $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.

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.