Sr Principal Mechanical Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Independence, MO, seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to guide manufacturing of current products and transition new ones.

You will act as a technical interface with customers and coordinate across Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Manufacturing. Responsibilities include supporting Build Readiness Reviews, developing and improving manufacturing processes, and managing the Technical Data Package and engineering changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering plus 8 years design/manufacturing experience.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional coordination.
• Experience with manufacturing processes and materials.
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically/internationally.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering guidance to manufacturing and test locations.
• Support scheduling and cost tracking as control account manager.
• Lead process improvement and problem resolution.
• Prepare for Build Readiness and Production Readiness Reviews.
• Manage Technical Data Package and Engineering Changes.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing and Test.
• Travel up to 25% domestically/internationally.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Customer communication

Mechanical systems

Electromechanical

Manufacturing processes

Documentation control

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Configuration Management system

Excel

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our Armament Systems business unit, supporting manufacturing operations at our Independence, MO, facilityPosition DescriptionThis position provides multifunctional engineering guidance and support for manufacturing of current products, transition-to-production of new products, and testing of medium caliber ammunition. In general, as a lead member of an integrated product team, this individual will have a thorough understanding of both contract and technical requirements, be providing engineering support and work direction to manufacturing and test locations, investigating and solving product and manufacturing issues, coordinating efforts between internal functional groups, supporting manufacturing and ammunition testing, supporting communications with both internal and external customers, and providing support and oversight to material suppliers.This role is located at our Independence, MO, manufacturing facility and will report to the Engineering Manager based in our Plymouth, MN office.Typical Duties (Including but not limited to)Act as the technical interface to internal and external customers and form working relationships with representatives of these organizationsSupport the Program Manager as a control account manager to ensure accurate schedule and cost trackingProvide work direction and engineering support to our manufacturing and test locations with responsibilities to:Assist in the resolution of complex manufacturing line process issues such as machining, metal finishing, painting, heat treating, mechanical assembly, and testResearch and evaluate commercially available tools and equipment to support manufacturing improvement activitiesDevelop new, and improve existing manufacturing processesDevelop task releases and introduce into the manufacturing systemDevelop test plans and support in executionPrepare for and support various engineering reviews including Build Readiness Reviews, Production Readiness Reviews, and Test Readiness ReviewsCoordinate manufacturing efforts between internal functional disciplines including Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, and Test.Work with the program team on design and manufacturability issues including root cause analysis and corrective actions on processes and products for both internal and external sourcesAs the engineer responsible for the product Technical Data Package, support the creation and release of Engineering Changes, disposition of tooling and gauge changes from internal and external sources, disposition of non-conforming products from internal and external sources, and approval of proposed process changes from internal and external sourcesOwnership of the creation, review, and maintenance of all necessary documentation required for new and existing manufacturing programs.Manufacturing work instructionsManufacturing bills of material and build listsTDP reviews for correctness and completenessEnsure appropriate documentation is in Configuration Management systemAssist in the preparation of engineering and program proposalsAssist in the preparation of and participate in customer meetings and program reviewsDomestic travel up to about 25%. Ability to travel internationally.Minimum Experience and SkillsBachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline + 8 years of experience in a design and manufacturing environment; ORMaster’s degree in an Engineering discipline + 6 years of experience in a design and manufacturing environment relevant to the duties listed above.Ability to guide successful completion of significant projects and provide leadership, work direction, mentoring, and coordination of other technical team members.Significant experience working and communicating with customers, program management, and engineering managementTechnical understanding of mechanical systems, electromechanical systems, manufacturing processes, metal coatings, heat treatments, metal fabrication, and/or standard assembly processesApplies knowledge of engineering and scientific methods, theories and research techniques in the disciplined investigation and solution of technical problems.The person filling this position must be able to work with a wide variety of multi-disciplined organizations, in remote settings, interact with them frequently, building strong trusting relationships.Experience and proficiency in working with multiple projects.Self-motivated to start and complete quality workStrong written and verbal communication skillsStrong computer skills and fluency in Microsoft Office applications.Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED.Desired Experience and SkillsFamiliarity and experience with energetic materials typically found in medium caliber ammunition.Familiarity and experience with the manufacture and test of medium caliber ammunition.Experience working at a site compliant with AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, or equivalent.Experience leading projects and people from a non-managerial perspective.Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.