Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer – 2nd Shift

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 99,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems Sector in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer 3 to support the Final Assembly area. The role focuses on developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for cost-effective production, including ROI justification and documentation of tooling needs.

The candidate will work 2nd shift, collaborate across design and production teams, and help maintain process documentation, while supporting training and equipment readiness for production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM field; 5+ years manufacturing/process engineering experience, or Master's with 3+ years.
• Proficiency in MS Office software applications.
• 3D solid modeling experience using CAD software.
• Ability to work 2nd shift and obtain Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Developing new and maintaining, or improving, existing manufacturing processes with a focus on production capabilities and affordability.
• Providing ROI justification for process improvements.
• Creating and managing project plans for process development activities.
• Creating and documenting designs for custom tooling.
• Specifying, identifying and procuring new manufacturing equipment for production readiness and preparing equipment for production.
• Developing and optimizing process parameters.
• Developing/revising process documentation and work instructions.
• Monitoring process yields and cost, recommending and implementing quality improvements to drive improved metrics.
• Solving manufacturing problems to support production.
• Assisting with training of new personnel and participation in operation training materials.
• Supporting factory maintenance with troubleshooting and repair of process equipment.
• Recommending product design improvements required to produce advanced microelectronics products.
• Documenting state-of-the-art process capabilities and guidelines for product designers.
• Participating in design producibility reviews for new products.
• Providing supplier support to resolve issues within supply base.
• Providing RFP input related to tooling, capital equipment, and/or new process development.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or STEM

Master's in Engineering

Tools

3D CAD

Unigraphics/NX

Teamcenter

MS Office

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems Sector in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer 3 to support the Final Assembly area. The role focuses on developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for cost-effective production, including ROI justification and documentation of tooling needs.

The candidate will work 2nd shift, collaborate across design and production teams, and help maintain process documentation, while supporting training and equipment readiness for production.