Senior Principal Manufacturing Engineer – Aerospace (Secret Clearance)

Northrop Grumman; Iuka (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Iuka, MS is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Level 3/4) for a first shift, 4x10 schedule.

The role supports high-volume, high-mix production of composite aerospace components and collaborates with IPTs to reduce downtime and implement process improvements. Qualifications include a Bachelor's in relevant field or Master with experience, DoD Secret clearance eligibility, and proficiency with Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4 year or experience in the following engineering fields: Manufacturing, Quality, Production, Industrial, Process, Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautics OR Masters with 3 years of experience in mentioned fields; OR PhD in STEM field with 0 years of experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level clearance per company and business needs
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) per company and business needs
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) to develop and implement process improvements as well as support site initiatives.
• Work closely with manufacturing personnel in the highly automated production of composite aerospace components.
• Author, modify, and audit shop floor electronic work instructions (EWIs). Perform root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities to permanently eliminate defects.
• Troubleshoot production/equipment/program/tooling issues and implementing improvements and solutions.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Quality, Production, Industrial, Process, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautics

Tools

Catia V5

Solumina G8

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Iuka, MS is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Level 3/4) for a first shift, 4x10 schedule.

The role supports high-volume, high-mix production of composite aerospace components and collaborates with IPTs to reduce downtime and implement process improvements. Qualifications include a Bachelor's in relevant field or Master with experience, DoD Secret clearance eligibility, and proficiency with Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook.