RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Linthicum, MD. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.
This Manufacturing Engineer - Level 2 or Level 3 will work with the Microelectronics Manufacturing Process. This individual will work closely with the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, IPT Lead, Quality Engineer, Test Engineering, and Operations to ensure producibility meets the program targets, including Yield, and continuous improvement opportunities. This individual will support the Ultima program at the Focal Plane Lab.
This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.In this job, you will:Process Development- Developing/revising process documentation and work instructions
- Developing new and maintaining, or improving, existing manufacturing processes with a focus on production capabilities and affordability
- Establish and monitor SPC for the manufacturing process
- Lead RCCA (Root Corrective Cause Action) and have strong Troubleshooting skills
- Coordinate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Test, and Production and Program Management team to ensure manufacturing documentation support efficient execution, troubleshooting, and schedule recovery activities
- Providing ROI justification for process improvements
- Specifying, identifying and procuring new manufacturing equipment for production readiness and preparing equipment for production
Factory Support- Monitoring process yields and cost, recommending and implementing quality improvements to drive improved metrics.
- Solving of manufacturing problems (related to materials, designs, equipment and tooling, training and instructions) to support production.
- Assisting with the training of new personnel and participation in the design of operation training materials
- Supporting factory maintenance personnel with the troubleshooting and repair of process equipment
- Helping build team meet the requirements of JEDEC Standards, internal requirements, and other relevant IPC/MIL-STDs.
This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3.Basic Qualifications for Level 2:- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 2 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 0 years of professional experience.
- No clearance required to start
- Experience with manufacturing processes
- Strong desire to work with control processes
- Exceptional written and oral communications skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work well at all levels in the organization
Basic Qualifications for Level 3:- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 5 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience - OR - PhD with 1 year of professional experience.
- No clearance required to start
- Experience with manufacturing processes
- Strong desire to work with control processes
- Exceptional written and oral communications skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work well at all levels in the organization
Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelors and/or Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
- Demonstrate engineering leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular)
- Experience working in microelectronics
- Experience with Statistical Control Process (SPC)
- Experience in Microelectronic Manufacturing or Wire Bond Fabrication
- Experience in troubleshooting and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
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Primary Level Salary Range: $79,600.00 - $119,400.00
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.
