Manufacturing Engineer Level 3/Manufacturing Engineer Level 4
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’s Space Systems Sector is an industry-leading provider for launch systems capabilities serving national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable, and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible possible.
We are excited to announce an opening for a Manufacturing Engineer Level 3/Manufacturing Engineer Level 4 who demonstrates the ability to solve complex Manufacturing problems, particularly in Wire Harnesses. This position is 100% on site at our Gilbert, AZ location. The successful candidate must be able to work EITHER the 1st shift 7:00am - 4:30pm OR the 2nd shift 3:00pm - 12:30am. Join our innovative team and contribute to the future of space systems manufacturing!
Position Overview:
As a Principal Manufacturing Engineer, you will be instrumental in optimizing manufacturing processes and ensuring alignment with engineering design concepts. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to reduce build times, lower costs, and improve overall quality. Your role will involve providing technical guidance, participating in tool design reviews, and implementing corrective actions for non-conforming products.
Key Responsibilities
Provide guidance to Engineering on design concepts to ensure optimal manufacturing techniques for wire harnesses.
Participate in tool design reviews to ensure feasibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Define and document the sequence of operations for wire harness assembly.
Investigate non-conformance issues and initiate corrective actions and improvements.
Identify and implement improvement opportunities to enhance producibility and affordability.
Serve as a technical liaison to ensure low production costs and high-quality output.
Interpret drawings and specifications to support wire harness production technicians.
Write detailed work instructions to improve production workflow efficiency.
Assist in training employees in new and existing manufacturing processes.
Evaluate and enhance current manufacturing processes with a focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Specify, identify, and procure new manufacturing equipment to ensure production readiness.
Build 1:1 scale models of mockups to validate designs and improve assembly processes.
Utilize 3D printing technology to create models and parts for prototyping and production support.
Basic Qualifications Level 3
Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline with 5 years of manufacturing and/or aerospace experience. Or a Master's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline with 3 years of manufacturing and/or aerospace industry experience.
Experience with 3D printing technology.
Familiarity with process flows, manufacturing principles, and production operations.
Strong organizational and communication skills (both oral and written).
Basic Qualification Level 4
Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline with 8 years of manufacturing and/or aerospace experience; Or, a Master's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline with 6 years of manufacturing and/or aerospace industry experience: OR, Ph.D. with 4 years of experience of manufacturing and/or aerospace industry experience
Experience with 3D printing technology.
Familiarity with process flo
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