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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer.  This position is in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program.

What You’ll Get To Do:

• Leverage your technical experience and understanding of production processes for PWB (Printed Wiring Boards), CCAs (Circuit Card Assemblies), and LRUs (Line Replaceable Units) to support and enhance manufacturing operations.
• Embrace a can-do attitude and actively participate in a startup program by learning, advising, and guiding team members in a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Supports production, business, and other processes in a team-based manufacturing environment.
• Performs activities in a variety of cross-functional areas including Manufacturing Readiness Assessments, total quality management, manufacturing equipment, facilities engineering, process reengineering and establish sector business area procedural documentation.
• May facilitate self-directed work teams, provide training in core skill areas to teams and peers, and interact with internal and external customers with respect to product tooling, problem resolution, and process improvement.

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience OR Master's Degree with 3 years of experience or 1 year with PhD. 4 additional years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years
• Must be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs
• 3 years of experience working manufacturing engineering on EMD/LRIP/Production Programs including Manufacturing Readiness maturity plans and CDRL development
• 3 years of experience in medium to large scale projects in electrical or electronic systems

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Certified IPC specialist
• Experience with PWB/CCAs and LRU’s
• Experience with CPLM (Common Product Life Cycle Management) and or Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
• Understanding/experience with J-STD, soldering techniques, SMT manufacturing, Chips and ICs, etc.
• Understand and interpret PWB/CCA design drawings
• Interpret X-Rays of CCAs for defects
• Writing planning for dispositioned nonconforming PWB/CCAs/LURs and other electrical/electronic items
• Experience with ESD protocols and contro