Northrop Grumman

Principal Engineer Manufacturing

Northrop Grumman$103K — $155K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in a related STEM field (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering) and 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
  • Skilled in computer-aided design software (SolidWorks/CATIA).
  • Experienced in drafting, maintaining, and modifying work instructions/process specifications.
  • Knowledgeable in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Hands-on experience with Electronics Manufacturing Equipment programming and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with SAP (MRP) and Solumina or equivalent systems.

Responsibilities

  • Design manufacturing processes for Electro-Mechanical assemblies and production equipment.
  • Create operations sequences and specified procedures to impact product performance.
  • Incorporate inspection and test requirements into production plans and ensure equipment performance.
  • Develop manufacturing processes suitable for statistical process control.
  • Advise engineering teams on design concepts to optimize equipment and manufacturing methods.
  • Ensure compliance of processes with relevant regulations and standards.
  • Perform 6S support and track metrics for assembly processes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plan options.
  • Generous savings plan and educational assistance.
  • Paid time off for vacation and personal business.
  • Training opportunities to enhance professional growth.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time What You'll Get To Do: • Designs manufacturing processes and procedures for Electro-Mechanical assemblies and production equipment. • Designs sequence of operations and specified procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment and other functions that affect product performance. • May incorporate inspection and test requirements into the production plan. Inspects performance of equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency, and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality. • Develops manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control and may develop those techniques. • Provides guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques. • Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations. • Performs 6S support, tracks yield, scrap, and parts consumption for assembly efforts. • Creates Work Plans for Electro-Mechanical products within shop floor control system. • Works closely with production floor supervisor, quality, and design engineering and supports day-to-day production activities. • Complete understanding of assembly level build hierarchy. • Understands and interprets engineering drawings and recommend design changes to ease product manufacturability • Assisting with On-the-Job Training of new personnel • Experience in the implementation of Lean Manufacturing techniques across manufacturing environment Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer 3, who will support the Production Organization based in San Diego, CA. Basic Qualifications Manufacturing Engineer 3: • BS in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other related STEM Technical field with a minimum of 5 years industry experience. • Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings • Experience in computer assisted design software (SolidWorks/CATIA) • Experience drafting, maintaining, and modifying work instructions and/or process specifications • Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) • Hands on experience in programing, sustaining, and troubleshooting Electronics Manufacturing Equipment • Experience in Electro-Mechanical manufacturing processes. • Experience in dispositioning non conformances • SAP (MRP) and Solumina or equivalent shop floor system experience • US Citizenship • Ability of obtain and maintain US Secret Clearance Preferred Qualifications Manufacturing Engineer 3 • SAP (MRP) and Solumina or equivalent shop floor system experience • Experience with J-STD and MIL-STD requirements. • Experience with continuous improvement, Six Sigma and Lean methodologies in a manufacturing environment. • Hands on experience in programing, sustaining, and troubleshooting Electronics Manufacturing Equipment (Reflow Oven, Pick and Place, Ribbon Bonding, and Airvac/Selective Solder) What We Can Offer You Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits, including Education Assistance and Training. Primary 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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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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