Staff Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 169,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Systems Engineer for the Distributed Systems Organization in Maryland. You will shape and execute the product line strategy, lead automation initiatives, and drive cost reduction across programs.

Excellent collaboration with design, quality, operations, and supply chain is required. The role demands strong project management, experience with capital projects, and the ability to navigate gated development processes while maintaining a Secret

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related STEM field with 12+ years of experience; or 10+ years with a Master’s.
• Experience developing and improving manufacturing assembly or test processes for complex hardware.
• Experience with NCTA, CRAD, or Capital project including submittal and execution.
• Experience with gated development processes and major program reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, PRR).
• Experience working in cross-functional teams (Design, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain).
• Experience with Risk and Opportunity identification including mitigation and management.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Engage with program teams during pre-proposal, proposal, and early execution phases to improve manufacturing processes.
• Develop a Manufacturing Plan for each phase of the program.
• Perform a Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA).
• Lead design for automation efforts and cost modeling/Cost to Cost activities.
• Develop Manufacturing Maturity Plans and capital funding plans.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and ensure resolution of discrepancies and performance issues.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk & Opportunity management

Design to Cost understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related STEM field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

NCTA

CRAD

Capital project tools

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.The Manufacturing Systems Engineer will be responsible for shaping and executing the Product Line strategy across the Distributed Systems Organization portfolio as well as consulting as a subject matter expert on capital projects, MTA, and IRAD efforts.What you will get to do:Engage with the ECD program teams during pre-proposal, proposal, and early execution program phases to offer insight into higher yielding, novel, and evolving manufacturing processesDevelop a Manufacturing Plan for each phase of the programPerform a Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA)Lead design for automation effortsCost Modeling and Design to Cost activitiesDevelop Manufacturing Maturity Plans (MMP) which includes but is not limited to executing Affordability, Manufacturing Planning, Capital Planning, and Strategic Sourcing effortsLead the team to improve manufacturing processes, increase efficiency, reduce product cost, and improve yieldExhibit competent knowledge of all processes on a manufacturing floor and provide technical oversight for sub-contractorsDeploy digital transformation of MSE work products for the use of efficient and successful manufacturing planningEnsure success of critical Technology Demonstrator builds in the factory for DSO programsEstablishment of NCTA, CRAD, and Capital funding plans that ensure execution readiness for DSO programs in the factory and supply baseAct as a point of contact when investigating, identifying, and resolving discrepancies and performance issues when required. Understand impacts to production and coordinate providing alternate processing recommendationsThe Manufacturing Systems Engineering 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.The ideal candidate will:Effectively communicate technical information both written and verballyPossess demonstrated Project Management skillsManage multiple priorities and deadlinesBasic Qualifications for the Staff Manufacturing Systems Engineering:Bachelor’s Degree in a related STEM field and a minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience; OR 10 or more years or relevant work experience with a Master's degree.Demonstrated experience developing and improving manufacturing assembly or test processes for complex hardwareExperience in manufacturing system engineering processes and products throughout the program life cycle, as well as providing technical leadership and guidance.Experience with NCTA, CRAD, or Capital project including submittal and execution.Experience with gated development processes and major program reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, PRR).Experience working in cross-functional teams (Design, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain).Experience with Risk and Opportunity identification including mitigation and managementThe ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearanceUS CitizenshipPreferred Qualifications for the Staff Manufacturing Systems Engineering: 8 or more years of manufacturing engineering related experience Experience with Line Replaceable Units (LRU) manufacturing Experience with new product developmentExperience with any of the following: AS6500, Manufacturing Readiness Assessments, Requirements Traceability and Validation, Value Stream Mapping, Factory Mod-Sim, Root Cause Corrective Action, Manufacturing processes and methods, Cost Engineering, Proposal/BOE experience, Design to Cost understanding, Life Cycle Cost Modeling, Design for Manufacturing, Design for Automation, Producibility, or Design for AdditiveActive Secret Clearance#MPRMANUMSPrimary Level Salary Range: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00The 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.