Sr Principal Tool Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); California (MO); Remote; USD 109,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job description

Requisition ID: R10173213

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Unknown City, California, United States of America

• Clearance Type: None

• Telecommute: Yes- May Consider Full Time Teleworking for this position

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

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• 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.

Northrop Grumman Deployables Group has an opening for a Sr Principal Tool Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This is a remote position.

We're seeking a motivated team player to lead and assist in the development and implementation of tooling activities to support production and testing. The typical candidate has a background/experience/education in manufacturing/mechanical engineering, design, graphics, writing/illustration, views, and animation.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Coordination of design and fabrication requirements for tools and fixtures with customers, both internal and external

• Coordinate, develop, and execute test plans

• Perform tolerance analysis to ensure form/fit/function

• Conduct root cause failure investigations and implement associated corrective actions

• Develop and evaluate process improvements

• Lead a product development team with new product designs to ensure manufacturability, including GSE requirements, and validate process/technology.

• Develop manufacturing processes, plans, and procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment in support of our process work instructions and visual aids.

• Manage all phases of project: design, document, fabricate, assemble, and validate.

• Execute to the IMS and DRP (Drawing Release Plan), creation, and coordination of IMS schedules.

Core Competencies

• Manufacturing Methods - Knowledge of manufacturing methods, fabrication processes (e.g., forming, stamping, machining, heat treatment). Ability to select the best method of producing parts, tools, or assemblies.

• Project Management – Exhibit the ability for project management and leadership.

• Computer Aided Design Tools - Basic knowledge of CAD/CAM tools (e.g., NX, CREO, SolidWorks).

• Engineering Drawings & Specs - Basic ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Basic Qualifications for Sr Principal Tool Engineer:

• 9 Years experience with Bachelor's in STEM Degree (Science, Technical, Engineering, or Mathematical), 7 Years with Masters; 10-15 years work experience in Aerospace.

• Experience in medium to large-scale tooling fabrication and/or production fabrication.

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret or Top Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

• Direct Aerospace Tooling experience

• Direct experience with NX and/or CREO and SolidWorks.

• ASME Certificate in GD&T ASME 14.5-2018

Salary Range: $109,900 - $164,900

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.