Sr Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Linthicum (MD); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer to join their innovative team. This role involves engaging with business units to develop manufacturing strategies and plans for next-generation RF sensor technology. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, a background in manufacturing engineering, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact cutting-edge technologies while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or related fields.
• Strong project management skills with experience leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of manufacturing plans and strategies.
• Interface with business units to support new concept programs.

Skills

Project Management

Manufacturing Engineering

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Technical Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant STEM area

Master's degree in engineering or relevant STEM area

PhD in engineering or relevant STEM area

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Requisition ID: R10189157

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America | Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Positions Available: 1

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. 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.

The Maritime Land Systems & Sensor (MLSS) Manufacturing team of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Senior Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer located in either the Baltimore or Charlottesville campus.

The MLSS Manufacturing Systems Engineering (MSE) team engages with low manufacturing readiness level (MRL) programs across business units to ensure manufacturing capabilities required for strategic applications are being developed and are ready for implementation into production.

The Manufacturing Systems Engineer engages with the MLSS business units during pre-proposal and proposal program phases to offer insight into higher yielding, novel, and evolving manufacturing processes. This position may require performing the manufacturing portion of a Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA) as well as assisting other functions in their assessments. The MSE is responsible for leading cross-functional teams to develop the Manufacturing Plan per AS6500, which includes executing Affordability, Operations Planning, and Strategic Sourcing Efforts.

The Manufacturing Plan also involves the alignment of Manufacturing Capital, Internal Research and Development (IRAD), Manufacturing Technology Advancement (MTA) resources to the development of discriminating technologies including additive manufacturing, advanced packaging, automation/robotics, electro/optics, data analytics, and digital fabric.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Interface with MLSS Business Unit to stay current with new concept and proposal programs

• Technical interface for Business Unit integrated program teams (IPT) for projects that are MRL 8 or less

• Lead for Manufacturing Technical Strategy to support Proposals

• Lead the development of MRAs and Manufacturing Plans

• Partner with Global Supply Chain and the IPTs in making smart make/buy/align decisions

• Recommend design improvements to produce lower cost/higher performing products

• Understand and translate state-of-the-art process capabilities and guidelines for product designers by interfacing with manufacturing subject matter experts

• Develop discriminating IRAD and capital investment plans

• Lead IRAD Projects (Design for Automation, Direct Attach Radiators etc.)

• Develop cost models and perform affordability efforts to meet program cost targets

• Work with Sector Infrastructure team to determine manufacturing locations for future program phases and develop Facility Transition Plans

The ideal candidate:

• Is self-motivated, a leader, works independently, and is passionate about next generation RF sensor technology

• Must be able to understand complex technical issues and frame them in context for program management leadership and functional Vice Presidents alike

• Has excellent organizational, project management and communication skills

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, science or other relevant STEM area plus 8 or more years of relevant experience (or 6 years with a Master's or 4 years with a PhD)

• Manufacturing Engineering Experience

• Experience leading or managing projects

• Fluency in MS Office software applications.

• Broad knowledge of processes and materials used to make RF Sensors

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret clearance. This requires US Citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of manufacturing process engineering related experience

• 1 or more years of Project Management Experience (Manufacturing Project Engineer, Integrated Project Lead, Facility Project Manager, Subcontractor Management)

• Familiarity with Process Development, MRL Assessments, Risk and Opportunity Assessment and control methodologies such as Design of Experiment (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and 6 sigma concepts

• Experience working with Global Supply Chain & Strategic Sourcing

• Knowledge and experience with design and development of automated equipment

• Understanding of factory costing methodology and process yield metrics

• Basic understanding of concepts related to typical manufacturing systems such as: MRP, kitting, batch sizing, configuration control and work flow routings

Salary Range: $118,600 - $196,700

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.