Northrop Grumman

Engineer/Principal Manufacturing Engineer Level 2/3

Northrop Grumman$72K — $134K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a STEM field with relevant experience depending on level
  • Active DOD Secret security clearance within last 5.5 years
  • Ability to obtain Special Access Program clearance as required
  • Experience with CAD tools like NX or Catia is highly desirable
  • Demonstrated capability in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering guidance for optimal manufacturing techniques
  • Participate in tool design reviews to enhance feasibility and efficiency
  • Define product build sequences for manufacturing processes
  • Investigate non-conforming products and initiate corrective actions
  • Identify and implement producibility and affordability improvements

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Various health insurance options
  • Life and disability insurance coverage
  • Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
  • Opportunities for overtime and discretionary bonuses
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Engineer/Principal Manufacturing Engineer Level 2/3 supporting out Production Engineering and Operations (PE&O) organization. The selected candidate will join our team of qualified, diverse individuals on site in Melbourne, FL where technology and teamwork come together. This position is on-site only, and cannot be performed remotely due to the nature of the role.

Manufacturing Engineering job duties involve the following:
  • Provide guidance to Engineering regarding design concepts to ensure the best manufacturing technique is being used to meet the Engineering design.
  • Participate in tool design reviews to ensure tools are feasible and reduce build times and program costs during assembly.
  • Define sequence of operations for product builds.
  • Investigate and initiate corrective actions and improvements that involve non-conforming product.
  • Identify improvement opportunities in areas that require producibility and affordability initiatives.


Manufacturing Engineers for Aeronautics Systems are expected to provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex and difficult problems. They are problem solvers who can provide results that are innovative, thorough, practical, and consistent with organization objectives. We seek Manufacturing Engineers that use a unique skill set that includes a hands-on approach and act as the technical representative voice for the Manufacturing organization.

This shift will be Monday to Thursdays (4/10 work schedules) phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

This requisition may be filled at a Manufacturing Engineer / Principal Manufacturing EngineerLevel 2/3 based on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications

Manufacturing Engineer Level 2:
  • Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 1 year of related engineering experience OR Master's Degree in STEM and 0 years of experience
  • Active DOD Secret security clearance investigated within the last 5.5 years.
  • Ability to obtain/maintain Special Access Program within a reasonable amount of time as required by the business.


Principal Manufacturing Engineer Level 3:
  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM and 4 years of related engineering experience OR Master's Degree in STEM and 3 years of related engineering experience
  • Active DOD Secret security clearance investigated within the last 5.5 years.
  • Ability to obtain/maintain Special Access Program within a reasonable amount of time as required by the business.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Active in-scope Program Access
  • Experience in NX, Catia, CAD, and or with related Computer aided design programs.
  • Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Manufacturing work instructions or instruction authoring experience.
  • Experience with developing enhancement processes that improve production shop floor efficiencies.
  • Experience with reviewing engineering models during concept design phase for manufacturing producibility.
  • Excellent communicator, ability to provide product improvement proposals and present to engineering designers and technical team for approval.
  • Experience providing innovative techniques focused on improving product designs and tooling assemblies or equipment.
  • Aerospace Defense Manufacturing experience.
  • Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and/or Microsoft PowerPoint).


Primary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

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, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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