Senior Principal Manufacturing Engineer- Active Secret DoD Clearance Required

Northrop Grumman Corporation; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 107,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering firm at the forefront of aerospace innovation, where you'll work on revolutionary manufacturing systems that have a global impact. As a Senior Principal Manufacturing Engineer, you'll collaborate in a dynamic environment, tackling complex challenges with innovative solutions. This role offers a chance to contribute to cutting-edge projects while enjoying a supportive team culture that values curiosity and diverse perspectives. With opportunities for growth and learning, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to excellence in aerospace manufacturing.

Benefits

401K matching program

Employee Resource Groups

Learning opportunities

Diverse projects exposure

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• 8 years of engineering experience or 6 years with a Master's degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on manufacturing techniques to meet engineering design.
• Identify manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and quality.

Skills

Engineering Experience

Microsoft Office Suite

Problem Solving

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

STEM Degree

Tools

ERP Systems

MES

SAP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has openings for Senior Principal Manufacturing Engineers to join our team supporting our Production Engineering and Operations (PE&O) organization. The position requires on-site support in St Augustine, FL or Melbourne, FL, and cannot be performed remotely due to the nature of the role.

The selected candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Manufacturing Engineering Team, working in a collaborative environment while promoting positive teamwork.

Manufacturing Engineering job duties involve the following:

1. Provide guidance to Engineering regarding design concepts to ensure the best manufacturing technique is being used to meet the Engineering design.
2. Participate in tool design reviews to ensure tools are feasible and reduce build times and program costs during assembly.
3. Identify manufacturing processes and specialty tooling requirements to improve efficiency, quality, and ergonomics in production operations.
4. Research, develop, and provide process training as required.
5. Define sequence of operations for product builds, investigate and initiate corrective actions and improvements involving non-conforming product, and identify opportunities for producibility and affordability improvements.
6. Provide liaison support for Engineering to influence low production costs for integrated assembly related to electrical, hydraulics, fuels, fluids, and propulsion systems.
7. Support site safety initiatives related to manufacturing processes.
8. Interface and communicate with multiple levels of leadership, clients, and vendors.

Manufacturing Engineers in Aeronautics Systems are expected to provide technical solutions to complex problems, acting as problem solvers with innovative, practical, and organization-aligned results. They should have a hands-on approach and serve as the technical voice for Manufacturing.

We offer multiple shifts, learning opportunities, exposure to diverse projects, and a friendly team environment. We seek self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented individuals to help us grow and excel.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of related engineering experience (electrical, mechanical, coatings, production manufacturing) OR Master’s Degree with 6 years of experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work any shift or extended work week as needed.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a final adjudicated government Secret clearance.
• Physical ability to perform job functions, including traversing manufacturing environments, working at a computer for extended periods, and lifting up to 15 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• STEM Degree (Science, Technical, Engineering, or Mathematical).
• Active Secret or Top-Secret clearance.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing, blueprint interpretation, and process knowledge.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma, GD&T, ERP Systems, MES, SAP, and innovative manufacturing techniques.

What We Offer:

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation, building sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse programs provide many career paths, and we are known for our inclusive environment, learning opportunities, and exposure to diverse projects. We offer excellent benefits, a 401K matching program, and Employee Resource Groups.

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Salary Range: $107,800.00 - $161,800.00

This range is a guideline; actual offers depend on various factors including experience, education, and skills. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differentials, and bonuses. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and U.S. Citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance.