Tool Engineer 2/3

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 79,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector is seeking a Principal Tool Engineer to lead tooling design and verification in Clearfield, UT. The role requires FE analysis experience and collaboration with manufacturing to meet project cost and schedule goals.

You will interface with customers and engineering teams, evaluate vendor capabilities, and develop tooling concepts that improve processes and products for aerospace applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with professional experience required.
• Experience with closed-form analysis and FE methods (NX/ANSYS/ABAQUS).
• Strong written and verbal communication; detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Interface with review team to assure customer satisfaction with the design.
• Manage projects and coordinate all procurements and fabrication to meet cost and schedule.
• Inspect fabricated support hardware for design compliance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Develop tooling concepts and improve manufacturing processes per requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership ability

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

NX modeling

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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’s Space Sector is seeking a Principal Tool Engineer – Level 2/ 3 to join our team in Clearfield, UT.Candidate will be responsible for the concept, design, engineering, fabrication drawings, inspection requirements, procurement requirements, verification requirements, and fabrication support for tooling and equipment for Aerospace applications.This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.In this job, you will: Interface with the review team to assure customer satisfaction with the design Managing projects and coordinating all procurements and fabrication to meet the program cost and schedule requirementsInspect fabricated support hardware to assure compliance to design Work alongside the manufacturing team to ensure overall program quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achievedWork with internal Customers to concept needed support equipment for new and existing programsDeveloping tooling concepts, creating/reviewing and improving manufacturing processes to meet Customer requirementsWork closely with Tool Designers to create final drawings.Perform stress analysis to assure mechanically sound per NG requirementsUnderstand/monitor cost and scheduleReview engineering drawings and designs for manufacturabilitySupport vendors as needed during fabricationInspect tool configuration for drawing compliance, including fit, form and functionSupport continuous improvementSupport Operations and Process Engineering in the use of all toolingOther duties as assignedIf this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!Basic Qualifications Level 2:Bachelor’s degree (STEM) with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.No clearance required to startDemonstrated ability to evaluate vendor and equipment capability and ability to perform required tasks to include production of tooling as well as unique aerospace part production.• Experience with closed form and FE analysis practices; Prefer NX, ANSYS and ABAQUS software systems.• NX modeling experience.• Finite Element Analysis FEA experience (Abaqus preferred). Preferred Qualifications :• Desire, i.e. passion, to build and manufacture support hardware.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.• Strong organizational skills in managing time, projects and resources.• Leadership ability.• Technical attention to detail.• Drive and motivation to be proactive in problem-solving and continuous improvement.Basic Qualifications Level 3:Bachelor’s degree (STEM) with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience. << Clearance Requirements >>• Demonstrated ability to evaluate vendor and equipment capability and ability to perform required tasks to include production of tooling as well as unique aerospace part production.• Experience with closed form and FE analysis practices; Prefer NX, ANSYS and ABAQUS software systems.• NX modeling experience.• Finite Element Analysis FEA experience (Abaqus preferred). Preferred Qualifications:• Desire, i.e. passion, to build and manufacture support hardware.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.• Strong organizational skills in managing time, projects and resources.• Leadership ability.• Technical attention to detail.• Drive and motivation to be proactive in problem solving and continuous improvement.Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:https://www.northropgrumman.com/spaceWorking at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.Northrop Grumman Total RewardsPrimary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00The 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.