MLS Project Engineer
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
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 Missions Systems sector is seeking either a Principal or Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer (depending on experience) to support our Launcher Systems Business Unit in Sunnyvale, CA. This position must be performed onsite.
The Project Engineer will support our aftermarket programs for the marine propulsion and power generation systems, working on various engineering and manufacturing processes for high-value gearing and steam turbine assemblies, machined components, and welded fabrications. These processes include precision manual assembly, welding, bonding, and heat treatment of iron-based products.
Job Description:
Perform Material Requirements Planning (MRP) for all aftermarket material
Develop efficient process flows and sequences of operations, manage bills of materials, create detailed work instructions, process procedures, and tooling requirements
Create Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for manufacturing of material, repair of field service parts, tooling design, and engineering support of manufacturing.
Create work instructions for the repair of parts and assemblies returning from the field operations.
Develop new processes, improve existing manufacturing processes, and develop the required tooling and fixtures with an excellent team of experienced assembly mechanics, machinists, welders, and engineers.
Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, and requirements allocation to translate customer requirements into hardware specifications.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of new capital equipment for establishing expanded production processes.
This position may be filled at a level 3 or 4, depending on the candidate's experience.
Basic Qualifications for the Principal Mechanical Engineer (level 3):
Bachelor's degree in a related STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; OR a master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 3 or more years of experience.
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
Experience with mechanical assembly processes.
Experience in technical writing and presentations.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Basic Qualifications for the Principal Mechanical Engineer (level 4):
Bachelor's degree in a related STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) with a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience; OR a master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5 or more years of experience.
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
Experience with mechanical assembly processes.
Experience in technical writing and presentations.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications for Both Levels:
Experience with Marine propulsion products require
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