Principal / Sr Principal Manufacturing Engineer

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 99,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Manufacturing Engineer for the PCS team in Sykesville, MD. The role focuses on developing affordable manufacturing processes and providing cross-functional engineering support across design, manufacturing, and test.

A Secret clearance and US citizenship are required. The position offers opportunities to lead manufacturing readiness reviews and define tooling and equipment strategies for new designs, with competitive compensation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in a STEM field with relevant experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment in an engineering support role.
• 3D CAD modeling experience using a CAD software (e.g., NX).
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing processes with focus on affordability and readiness.
• Provide factory support to improve yields and drive cost improvements.
• Document guidelines for product designers and participate in producibility reviews.

Skills

MS Office

3D CAD

Manufacturing experience

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master of Science in STEM

Tools

Unigraphics NX

Siemens PLM

SAP MES

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Mission Systems Sector is seeking a motivated and leadership-oriented individual to join the Power/Control Systems (PCS) team as a Principal or Senior Principal Manufacturing Engineer at our Sykesville, MD facility. Our Manufacturing Team is a leading innovator, developer, manufacturer, integrator, and supporter of a variety of advanced electronics for national security and non-defense applications. The ideal candidate will have the ability to effectively communicate and work with a variety of internal personnel from manufacturing, test engineering, and design engineering. They should also be self-directed, organized, and team oriented.

Responsibilities

• Process Development: Developing new and maintaining, or improving, existing manufacturing processes with a focus on affordability Leading Manufacturing Readiness Review for new design efforts to ensure that production can begin in accordance with the overall manufacturing plan Providing ROI justification for process improvements Creating and managing project plans (tasks, resources and schedules) for process development activities Creating and documenting designs for custom tooling using CAD and PLM Software Specifying, identifying and procuring new manufacturing equipment for production readiness and preparing equipment for production using Process Readiness Reviews Developing and optimizing process parameters Developing/revising process documentation and work instructions
• Factory Support: Monitoring process yields and cost in order to recommend and implement improvements to drive improved metrics Solving manufacturing problems (related to materials, designs, equipment and tooling, training and instructions) to support production Assisting with the training of new personnel and participation in the design of operations training materials Supporting factory maintenance personnel with the troubleshooting and repair of process equipment
• Design and Engineering Support: Recommending product design improvements required to produce advanced electro-mechanical assemblies Documenting novel process capabilities and guidelines for product designers Participating in design readiness and producibility reviews for new products
• Miscellaneous: Providing supplier support, as needed, to resolve issues within supply base Providing Request for Proposal (RFP) input specifically as it relates to Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) requirements such as tooling, capital equipment and/or new process development

Basic Qualifications for the Principal Manufacturing Engineer

• Principal Engineer: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM area and at least 5 years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or related area - OR - a Master's degree in a STEM area and 3 or more years of experience in the same area.
• Must have experience in MS Office software applications
• Experience in a manufacturing environment in an engineering support role
• Experience with developing new processes in a cross-functional team
• 3D Solid Modeling experience using a CAD software
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• US Citizenship is required.

Basic Qualifications for the Sr Principal Manufacturing Engineer

• Senior Principal Engineer: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM and at least 8 years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or related area - OR - a Master's degree in a STEM area and 6 or more years of experience in the same area.
• Must have experience in MS Office software applications
• Experience in a manufacturing environment in an engineering support role
• Experience with developing new processes in a cross-functional team
• 3D Solid Modeling experience using a CAD software
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications for both levels

• Familiarity with J-STD and MIL-STD requirements
• 3D modeling experience in Unigraphics/NX
• 3D modeling experience with assembly tooling, concept development, and tool creation
• Experience with naval systems/products/programs
• Experience with Siemens PLM and SAP MES software
• Experience with rapid prototyping in an ESD Sensitive environment

MANUMS #MPR Primary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $123,400.00 - $185,000.00

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.