Principal/Sr. Principal Reliability 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.

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 is currently looking for a Principal/ Sr. Principal Reliability Engineer Level 3/4 to work in our Facilities and Maintenance group at the Iuka facility near Iuka, MS. 

Description & responsibilities:

As a Reliability Engineer you will have the following responsibilities:

• Reviews existing equipment and becomes completely familiar with the OEM’s manufacturing build protocol as it relates to machine function. 
• Provides emphasis to ensure that the correct preventative maintenance procedures are in place as it relates to the mechanical and electrical systems and recommend all necessary spare parts to keep the plant operational on a 24/7 basis.
• Develops and implements machine monitoring strategy to support reliability centered maintenance to predict machine failures before they happen using vibration, temperature, and other variable analysis.
• This position works to ensure that all equipment performs at their ultimate performance level and maintain a high level of uptime. 
• There is considerable latitude for independent action and decision making.
• You will support our current facility and allow it to grow to the next level of operations and production.
• You will prepare presentations and reports detailing the Operational Equipment Effectiveness on all machines assigned. 
• You will aid in developing standard specifications for all future equipment purchases.
• Assist in repairs and work towards being Subject Matter Expert on equipment and being the support knowledge base for the maintenance technicians.

Competencies for Success: 

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to make quick, calculated decisions based on past experiences and limited information.
• Experience conflict resolution and negotiating skills.
• Experience to manage time and multi-task.
• Experience to solve problems.
• Experience to perform Root Cause Corrective Action
• Experience to perform PFMEA analysis.
• Experience to work independently and use judgment to make appropriate decisions that support overall project objectives.
• Experience to drive projects and processes.
• Experience to partner with leadership at all levels.
• Experience to troubleshoot problems and resolve issues is a short time frame.
• Experience to analyze data via excel and other database systems.

This position may be filled as either a level 3 or level 4 depending on qualification below

Basic Qualifications:

Principal Reliability Engineer (level 3):

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) with 5 year of experience in the following engineering fields: Reliability, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Aerospace, Electrical, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Controls or a Master’s degree in STEM discipline with 3 years of experience in mentioned fields OR; PhD in STEM discipline with 1 year of experience.
• Experience with Industrial Automated Equipmen