Northrop Grumman

Manufacturing Engineer / Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Northrop Grumman$83K — $155K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering with relevant experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems
  • Strong communication skills for interfacing with leadership and clients
  • Ability to interpret Blueprints and 3-D models
  • Capacity to work a 4/10 schedule and adapt to varying work hours
  • Must obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Guide engineering teams on optimal manufacturing techniques
  • Optimize machining tools and inspection processes to cut costs and time
  • Develop and oversee product build sequences and corrective actions
  • Liaise with engineering on cost-effective assembly for complex systems
  • Drive innovation and problem-solving within manufacturing operations.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off for vacation and personal business
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 Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an opening for a Manufacturing Engineer or Principal Manufacturing Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The position requires on-site support for the Palmdale Machining Center (PMC) located in Palmdale, CA where technology and teamwork come together. The selected candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Manufacturing Engineering Team working in a collaborative environment while promoting a positive and proactive teamwork environment.

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 ensuring machining tools and inspection media are feasible to reduce manufacturing times, inspection 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 and identify improvement opportunities in areas that require producibility and affordability initiatives
  • Provide liaison support for Engineering definition to influence low production costs for integrated assembly related to electrical, hydraulics, fuels, fluids and propulsion systems


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 have the ability to 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 role may be filled at the Manufacturing Engineer or Principal Manufacturing Engineer level based on the qualifications listed, below**

Basic Qualifications for Manufacturing Engineer:
  • Bachelor's Degree with 1 year of technical and/or engineering experience, or Master's Degree with 0 years of experience
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
  • Ability to interface/communicate with multiple levels of leadership, clients, and vendors
  • Experience reviewing and interpreting Blueprints and 3-D models
  • Ability to work 4/10Bs (Tuesday - Friday) and/or any work schedule (times may vary)
  • This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
  • BTP Mfg. Eng. Physical Demands: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:
  • Ability to work for extended periods of time at a workstation on a computer or similar device for up to 10 hours / duration of shift. Occasional extended periods of standing, bending, kneeling


Basic Qualifications for Principal Manufacturing Engineer:
  • Bachelor's Degree with 4 years of technical and/or engineering experience, Master's Degree with 3 years of engineering experience, or PhD with 0 years of experience
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
  • Ability to interface/communicate with multiple levels of leadership, clients, and vendors
  • Experience reviewing and interpreting Blueprints and 3-D models
  • Ability to work 4/10Bs (Tuesday - Friday) and/or any work schedule (times may vary)
  • This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
  • BTP Mfg. Eng. Physical Demands: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:
  • Ability to work for extended periods of time at a workstation on a computer or similar device for up to 10 hours / duration of shift. Occasional extended periods of standing, bending, kneeling


Preferred Qualifications:
  • STEM Degree (Science, Technical, Engineering or Mathematical)
  • Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Experience working hands-on in a production/manufacturing assembly line environment
  • Experience providing innovative techniques focused on improving product designs and tooling assemblies or equipment
  • Current and active US Government Secret or Top-Secret clearance preferred


Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

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.

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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