Principal/Sr Principal Engineer Reliability

0903 SP - Propulsion Systems; United States; On-site; USD 106,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

On-site manufacturing facility

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems- Propulsion Division seeks a Principal/Senior Principal Maintenance Reliability Engineer for its Tooling and Facilities Engineering group at the Promontory, Utah facility. The role will support multiple campuses, focusing on reliability-centered maintenance for manufacturing equipment and facilities.

The position emphasizes machine monitoring, data-driven reliability, and collaboration with leadership to drive uptime and asset performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical/manufacturing engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in manufacturing/process maintenance; 3 years with Master’s degree for Level 3.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance and CAPEX experience.
• Experience with CMMS/EAM, data analysis, and reliability concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement machine monitoring for reliability centered maintenance.
• Analyze equipment data to predict failures; optimize preventive maintenance.
• Review OEM build protocols; ensure correct maintenance procedures exist.
• Prepare OEE presentations and assist in equipment specification development.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Vibration analysis

Condition monitoring

FMEA

Root Cause Corrective Action

Data analysis

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CMMS/EAM

MS Project

PowerBI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:

Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Northrop Grumman Space Systems- Propulsion Division is currently looking for a Principal / Senior Principal Maintenance Reliability Engineer to join our Tooling and Facilities Engineering group supporting our manufacturing operations at our Rocket Motor Manufacturing facility located in the Promontory, Utah facility. This position will occasionally support the Clearfield, Copper Crossing and Bacchus locations. Candidate must be willing to travel to all 4 campuses and be on site. This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

Description & Responsibilities:

As a Maintenance Reliability Engineer, you will specialize in various types of automated mechanical/electrical components and manufacturing equipment/facilities. Develop and implement machine monitoring strategies to support the reliability centered maintenance program to predict machine failures before they happen using vibration, temperature, and other variable analysis. Review existing manufacturing equipment and become completely familiar with the OEM’s manufacturing build protocol as it relates to machine function. Provide emphasis to ensure that the correct preventative maintenance procedures are in place as it relates to the mechanical and electrical systems and recommend all critical spare parts to keep the plant operational on a 24/7 basis. This position works to ensure that all manufacturing equipment maintains a high level of machine uptime. There is considerable latitude for independent action and decision making. You will support our current facility and allow it to grow to the next level of operations and production. You will prepare presentations and reports detailing the Operational Equipment Effectiveness on assets you support. You will aid in developing standard specifications for future equipment purchases.

Competencies for Success:

Must have good oral and written communication skills. Must have excellent conflict resolution and negotiating skillskills. Ability to manage time and multi-task. Ability to solve problems. Ability to perform Root Cause Corrective Action. Ability to perform FMEA analysis. Ability to develop maintenance strategies. Ability to work independently and use judgment to make appropriate decisions that support overall project objectives. Ability to drive projects and processes. Ability to partner with leadership at all levels. Ability to troubleshoot problems and resolve issues in a short time frame. Ability to analyze data.

This position can be filled as a Principal level (Level 3) or Sr. Principal (Level 4)

Basic Qualifications Level 3

Minimum of 5 years’ experience with manufacturing processes, equipment, or manufacturing facilities support/maintenance; 3 years with a Master’s degree; Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Basic understanding of various types of manufacturing equipment. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance. Understanding of CAPEX engineering projects or equipment installation. Experience interacting with craftsmen, maintenance planners, and management. Understanding of reliability concepts (i.e.i.e., MTTR, MTBF, probability of failure, condition monitoring, etc.) Experience with CMMS/EAM and equipment failure data analysis Ability to negotiate and consult with vendors as required to maintain and repair mechanical equipment. Proficient in Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, PowerBI.

Basic Qualifications Level 4

Minimum of 8 years’ experience with manufacturing processes, equipment, or manufacturing facilities support/maintenance; 6 years with a Master’s degree; Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Basic understanding of various types of manufacturing equipment. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance. Understanding of CAPEX engineering projects or equipment installation. Experience interacting with craftsmen, maintenance planners, and management. Understanding of reliability concepts (i.e., MTTR, MTBF, probability of failure, condition monitoring, etc.) Experience with CMMS/EAM and equipment failure data analysis Ability to negotiate and consult with vendors as required to maintain and repair mechanical equipment. Proficient in Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, PowerBI.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience as a Reliability Engineer in a manufacturing environment. Experience with Ignition, Canary, Python, or other Industrial IoT technology. Experience with predictive analytics / machine learning. Experience with PLCs and generating tags. Experience with additive manufacturing. Experience with CAD software. Experience with high and low voltage electrical systems. Experience leading high functioning cross functional teams. Experience implementing CMMS/EAM in an organization. Experience with CNC equipment and control system including Allen-Bradley, FANUC, and Siemens. Experience in installing, commissioning, supporting or maintaining industrial manufacturing equipment.

Primary Level Salary Range:

$106,000.00 - $129,500.00 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.

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