Principal Manufacturing Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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 is seeking an experienced Principal Manufacturing Development Engineer to provide manufacturing and tool design technical expertise in our Plymouth, MN offices.  This position reports to the Engineering Manager, Prototype Build and Test and is responsible for providing manufacturing engineering support to manufacturing of electro-mechanical fuze assemblies. 

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to deterring and defeating any adversary, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future. #NGSkills

Responsibilities include:

• Work closely with Design and Production Engineers to identify, design, and fabricate circuit card assembly (CCA) test fixtures for use in production and development environments.

• Develop manufacturing aids and tooling based on production needs to improve efficiency and manufacturability.

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment throughout building to ensure ongoing operation.

• Develop and maintain 3D models and 2D drawings of test fixtures and tooling.

• Contribute to completion of specific program and project milestones.

• Interface with design engineering to create products that are optimized for assembly.

• Conceptualize and implement continuous improvement projects.

• Communicate project status and issues to internal management.

• Maintain familiarity with industry trends to identify equipment to improve fixture development process. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Our position emphasizes skills first requiring 9 years of Engineering related experience in a manufacturing or manufacturing development environment.  Will consider a Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience or a MS with 3 years of experience in STEM related field.

• Strong working knowledge of electronic circuits and test methods

• Experience with the development of manufacturing processes and documentation that ensures hardware and test articles meet engineering and configuration requirements

• Experience with supporting the assembly and build of complex electro-mechanical assemblies in development or in production

• Ability to perform at a high level with minimal supervision and direction, can multi-task and is a self-starter.

• Must be able to obtain security clearance

• Must be a US Citizen

• Able to travel 10% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience welding various materials including aluminum, steel, and stainless steel

• Familiarity with Creo Parametric or similar 3D modeling software

• Experience operating manual and CNC machines including routers, mills, lathes, etc.  

• Proficiency in soldering surface mount and thru-hole components to printed circuit cards

• Working knowledge of pneumatic systems and components

• Experience developing and programming Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

• Ability to create electrical schematics and board layouts for prototype electrical circuits

Primary Level Salary Range: $95,800.00 - $143,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, educatio