Northrop Grumman

Manufacturing Engineer (Level 2)

Northrop Grumman$72K — $108K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of manufacturing/production experience.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
  • Active US Government security clearance of Secret or above (preferred).
  • Experience in authoring & reviewing MES work instructions.
  • Understanding of 5S and Lean Manufacturing principles.
  • Proficient in business intelligence tools (IBM Cognos & Tableau).
  • Skilled in reviewing engineering drawings/models for manufacturability.

Responsibilities

  • Design and improve manufacturing processes and production layouts.
  • Create Manufacturing Execution System (MES) work instructions.
  • Develop layouts and fixtures using CAD and NX software.
  • Troubleshoot machine and process issues.
  • Drive corrective actions to optimize production.
  • Provide design-for-manufacture input during product development.
  • Implement data-driven methods like statistical process control.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Savings plan options.
  • Company paid holidays.
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.
  • Flexible 9/80 work schedule with alternate Fridays off.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Level 2) to join our team in Chandler, AZ.

As a Manufacturing Engineer (Level 2), you will be at the center of how our products are built. You will design and improve manufacturing processes, production layouts, and tooling so that our operations run efficiently, safely, and with high quality. You will work hands-on with the factory floor creating MES work instructions, using CAD and NX to develop layouts and fixtures, and adapting equipment and processes to real-world production conditions.

In this role, you will troubleshoot issues with machines and processes, drive corrective actions, and help shape products early through design-for-manufacture input. You will collaborate closely with engineering, quality, and operations, and play a key role in implementing data-driven methods such as statistical process control, combining technical problem-solving with practical impact on how things are made.

This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Relocation assistance is not available.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of experience in manufacturing/production

  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active US Government security clearance of Secret or above

  • Experience authoring & reviewing work instructions (MES & Solumina)

  • Understanding of 5S and Lean Manufacturing principles

  • Use of business intelligence tools (IBM Cognos & Tableau)

  • Ability to review engineering drawings/models for accuracy & manufacturability

  • Experience reviewing & interpreting 3D models via computer-aided design (CAD) tools (Siemens NX & Teamcenter Visualization)

  • Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) & Product Lifecyle Management (PLM) (Costpoint & Teamcenter)

  • Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. PowerPoint & Excel)

  • Ability to obtain a DoD secret security clearance

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We work a 9/80 schedule (9 hours per day Mon-Thurs, 8 hours every other Friday with the alternate Friday off)

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

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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Learn more about Northrop Grumman
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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