Sr Staff Manufacturing Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 163,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Staff Manufacturing Engineer to join its Advanced Ceramics Facility. This role involves providing technical support for the manufacturing of ceramic substrates used in next-generation RF hardware and IR camera systems. You will lead strategic initiatives, mentor engineers, and drive improvements in manufacturing processes. If you are passionate about innovation and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a pioneering organization. Join a team that values creativity and technical excellence, contributing to groundbreaking advancements in technology.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Company paid holidays

Annual bonuses

Overtime eligibility

Shift differential

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering with a focus on ceramics.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor engineers in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical strategy and mentor mid-career engineers in manufacturing processes.
• Consult with vendors for materials and oversee the development of manufacturing processes.

Skills

Project Management

Process Engineering

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Design of Experiment (DOE)

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Cross-discipline Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering

Master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

PhD in relevant field

Tools

MS Office

Matlab

VBA

AutoCAD

NX

Minitab

SAP MRP

Siemens Teamcenter

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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's Manufacturing Operations Engineering organization is seeking a Sr. Staff Manufacturing Engineer for the Advanced Ceramics Facility (ACF) manufacturing cell.

ACF develops, manufactures and delivers leading-edge discriminating products, while incorporating the latest materials, technology and processing to meet or exceed customer expectations.

The Sr. Staff Manufacturing Engineer will provide manufacturing technical support and direction to fabricate ceramic substrates for next generation RF hardware and IR Camera Substrates. This position will be responsible for supporting all processes in ACF.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the tasks outlined below:

1. Outlining roadmaps for technical strategy of the Manufacturing Engineering team in the cell
2. Training and mentoring mid career engineers in their technical development and knowledge of processes and materials.
3. Serving as the lead technical liaison for manufacturing of Ceramic Substrates, including consulting with next higher assemblies and other key stakeholders.
4. Consulting with vendors and supply base for materials and equipment specialized to the ceramics industry.
5. Serving as the PCCB Chairperson, ensuring any and all process changes are being done in a manner compliant with requirements and best practices.
6. Driving strategic initiatives to monitor and visualize process data inputs and outputs; SPC and key variable monitoring, to drive process stability.
7. Solving of manufacturing problems related to materials, designs, equipment, people in a timely manner to support production
8. Consulting on or overseeing the development of new and maintaining existing manufacturing processes with a focus on affordability and quality
9. Consulting on or overseeing the development and optimizing of process parameters
10. Consulting on or overseeing the development and revising of process documentation and work instructions
11. Overseeing the creation, validation and maintenance of automatic equipment programs
12. Consulting on the training of new personnel and participating in the design of operator training materials
13. Supporting factory maintenance personnel with the troubleshooting and repair of process equipment
14. Leading/facilitating Root Cause & Corrective Action investigations and driving to closure
15. Supporting capital equipment projects from MTA and Down select, through procurement, installation and release for production use
16. Oversight of pre-production Manufacturing Readiness Reviews
17. Driving Improvements on key process indicators, including yields, cost and process capability
18. Recommending and implementing process changes that improve safety, quality, cost and schedule based on the above metrics
19. The chosen candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; be able to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high visibility environment; and work well as part of a team.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree or higher in Materials Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering, with a focus in Ceramic or other similar Materials Fabrication/ Manufacturing
2. Relevant experience: at least 14 Years with Bachelors in Science; 12 Years with Masters; 10 Years with PhD
3. Project Management and Process Engineering experience
4. Experience consulting from a systems level on relevant products
5. Experience leading and developing Engineers in a manufacturing Environment
6. Familiarity with Design of Experiment (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), 6 sigma concepts for process development and control
7. Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
8. Fluency in MS Office software applications
9. Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance (US Citizenship is required.)

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Ceramics manufacturing engineering experience
2. Authored publications associated with Ceramics or other similar materials engineering developments, requirements or processes
3. Familiarity with Industry Process Specifications such as MIL-STD-883 and IPC-A-600/6012 or other similar industry specs
4. Familiarity with RF Engineering principles and radar functions
5. Demonstrated ability to work in cross-discipline environments and drive solutions to complex problems
6. Experience driving IRAD or other similar early stage development projects
7. Experience with Matlab, VBA and/or similar
8. Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, NX or similar)
9. Experience with Minitab or other statistical analysis software
10. Experience with SAP MRP software
11. Experience with the Siemens Teamcenter Manufacturing software tool suite and Manufacturing Process Planning

MANUMS

Salary Range: $163,200.00 - $244,800.00

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.

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.