Process Manufacturing Engineer II: Rocket Motor Prep

Northrop Grumman; Corinne (UT); On-site; USD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Process Manufacturing Engineer to support the Rocket Motor Case Prep process engineering team in Promontory, Utah. The role focuses on developing and improving manufacturing processes, with hands-on operations exposure in rocket motor prep areas.

The candidate will perform root-cause analysis, collaborate with concurrent engineering, and create shop floor instructions. Strong communication and blueprint-reading skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 2 years of professional experience or Master’s degree with no experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and business databases.
• Good organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Self-starter who takes initiative with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes.
• Observe rocket motor case prep processes in operations.
• Perform root-cause analysis to eliminate defects.
• Collaborate with concurrent engineering to ensure on-time production.
• Author and review shop floor work instructions.
• Present technical reviews to teams and leadership.
• Use PFMEA worksheets and SPC tools.
• Support tooling and equipment changes.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Blueprints interpretation

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree

Tools

SPC

PFMEA

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Process Manufacturing Engineer to support the Rocket Motor Case Prep process engineering team in Promontory, Utah. The role focuses on developing and improving manufacturing processes, with hands-on operations exposure in rocket motor prep areas.

The candidate will perform root-cause analysis, collaborate with concurrent engineering, and create shop floor instructions. Strong communication and blueprint-reading skills are essential for success.