Sr Principal Engineer Manufacturing Systems

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Manufacturing Engineering is seeking a Sr Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer to join the Operations Team in Baltimore, MD. You will shape and execute the Product Line strategy across NIC division and advise on capital projects, MTA and IRAD efforts.

The role requires a STEM degree and 8+ years in manufacturing systems engineering, with experience in AESA-related processes and the ability to lead cross-functional teams; active clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM with 8+ years of experience (6 with a Master).
• Experience with AESA-related processes and materials.
• Experience across program life cycle and providing technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Engage with NIC units during proposal phases to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Develop manufacturing plan for each program phase.
• Perform Manufacturing Readiness Assessment.
• Lead design for automation efforts.
• Cost modeling and design to cost activities.
• Deploy digital transformation of MSE work products for efficient planning.
• Address producibility gaps and develop Manufacturing Maturity Plans.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Manufacturing process engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related STEM field

Tools

NCTA/CRAD/Capital project knowledge

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: SAP

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and Cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Manufacturing Engineering is seeking a Sr Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer to join the Operations Team. This position is full time onsite in Baltimore, MD. The Manufacturing Systems Engineer will be responsible for shaping and executing the Product Line strategy across the Navigation, Intelligence & Connectivity (NIC) division as well as consulting as a subject matter expert on capital projects, MTA and IRAD efforts.

What you will get to do :

• Engaging with the NIC business units during pre-proposal, proposal, and early execution program phases to offer insight into higher yielding, novel, and evolving manufacturing processes.
• Developing a Manufacturing Plan for each phase of the program
• Performing a Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA)
• Leading design for automation efforts
• Cost Modeling and Design to Cost activities
• Deploying digital transformation of MSE work products for the use of efficient and successful manufacturing planning
• Identifying producibility gaps between current and required capabilities for executing on new hardware, then developing Manufacturing Maturity Plans (MMP) to address these gaps. MMPs will include but not be limited to execution of Affordability, Manufacturing Planning, NCTA Planning, Capital Planning and Strategic Sourcing Efforts.
• Ensure success of critical Technology Demonstrator builds in the factory for AMS programs
• Establishment of NCTA, CRAD, and Capital funding plans that ensure execution readiness for NIC programs in the factory and supply base

The Manufacturing Systems Engineer must perform in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high visibility operation. They must be able to communicate written and verbally, have a passion for people, innovation, and excellence, along with the ability to effectively collaborate with multiple disciplines to solve complex issues.

Basic Qualifications for a Sr Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineering:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related STEM field and a minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience (6 years with a Master's degree)
• Experience with processes and materials used to make Actively Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESA) including semiconductor technology, microelectronic assembly, printed circuit board fabrication, surface mount technology, electromechanical assembly, and materials for RF performance
• Experience in manufacturing system engineering processes and products throughout the program life cycle, as well as providing technical leadership and guidance.
• Experience with NCTA, CRAD, and Capital project including submittal and execution
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret as well as SAP/SAR clearances
• US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications for a Sr Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineering:

• 5 or more years of manufacturing process engineering related experience
• Experience with Line Replaceable Units (LRU) manufacturing
• Experience with new product development
• Experience with functional electrical test and Test Design Engineering (TDE)
• Experience as a Manufacturing Leader in many of the phases of acquisition, design, integration, and execution.
• Experience providing operations guidance and mentorship to technical engineering peers
• Experience with analytical problem decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, solution implementation
• Experience showcasing a project's capabilities & benefits to existing and potential customers to secure funding & support development activities
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Active SAP/SAR Clearance.

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits