Principal/Sr. Principal Manufacturing Engineer Level 3/4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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 Aerostructures has an opening for Principal/Sr. Principal Manufacturing Engineer Level 3/4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The position will be located in Clearfield, UT at the Aeronautics Composite Center Elevated (ACCE) building.

This position will support the B-2 value stream in the forming, coating and assembly of the tailpipes.

Climb to new heights on your journey when you start Defining Possible with Northrop Grumman.

The selected candidate will provide critical support in a complex composite and assembly processes, working closely with Operations, Quality, Industrial Engineering, Scheduling and Maintenance. Our goal is to minimize downtime on the production line by troubleshooting, problem solving, and proactively identifying areas of concern.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter and possesses both strong written and verbal communication skills. He/she should enjoy collaborating with others of varying backgrounds and roles, including but not limited to Operations, Industrial Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality, in a fast-paced environment to solve time-sensitive problems. We are a tight-knit team, and we enjoy working together to reach our mutual goals.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) to develop and implement process improvements as well as support site initiatives
• Author, modify, and audit shop floor electronic work instructions (EWI) and MBOMs
• Perform root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities to permanently eliminate defects
• Troubleshoot production/equipment/program/tooling issues and implementing improvements and solutions

*This role may be filled at a Level 3 or Level 4 based on the qualifications below*

Basic Qualifications:

Manufacturing Engineer Level 3:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) field with 5 years of experience in the following engineering filed; Manufacturing, Aerospace, Project Management, Industrial, or Process Engineering; OR Masters in STEM with 3 years of experience in mentioned fields; OR PhD in STEM filed with 1 year of experience in mentioned fields
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret level clearance, including Special Program Access within a reasonable period, as defined by the company to meet its business needs.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically with Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Experience with reading and understanding engineering drawings and specifications
• Experience with knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

Principal Manufacturing Engineer Level 4:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) field with 8 years of experience in the following engineering filed; Manufacturing, Aerospace, Project Management, Industrial, or Process Engineering; OR Masters in STEM with 6 years of experience in mentioned fields; OR PhD with 4 year of experience in mentioned fields.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret level clearance, including Special Program Access within a reasonable period, as defined by the company to meet its business needs.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically with Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Experience with reading and understanding engineering drawings and specifications
• Experience with knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Manufacturing, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
• Knowledge of composite hand layup, assembly, or coatings processes
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