RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman Space Systems is currently seeking a Sr. Principal Process Manufacturing Engineer to support our Rocket Motor Case Prep Process Engineering team at our Promontory, Utah Plant.
Role Description & Responsibilities:
- Able to demonstrate and instill a strong safety culture in daily operations
- Developing and continuously improving manufacturing processes
- Supporting manufacturing operations, to include composites manufacturing, machining, rubber layup and molding, chemical bonding, primers and coatings, and complex assemblies
- Performing cause and corrective action investigations to permanently eliminate defects using root cause analysis tools
- Working with concurrent engineering team to create Build-to-Packages (i.e. engineering and planning documents)
- Authoring, updating and reviewing shop floor planning
- Preparing and presenting technical presentations to VSET, leadership, and to the customers for review and approval
- Performing table top reviews
- Monitoring production events and utilizing SPC tools to ensure process control
- Developing and incorporating process improvements
- Troubleshooting production/tooling/facility issues and implementing improvements and solutions
- Supporting design, checkout, qualification and implementation of new or modified tooling or equipment
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience.
- Self-Starter that takes initiative to complete tasks and assignments with little supervision
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
- Good problem-solving skills and strong oral and written communication skills
- Good organization and multi-tasking skills
- Interpreting blueprints and specifications
- Excellent computer skills. Skilled in working with Microsoft Office applications and business database systems
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Manufacturing Planning and MRP software
- Experience with PLM Software (Teamcenter, Windchill, etc.)
- Experience with using 3D modeling software (Solidworks, NX, Pro-E, etc.)
- Experience working with Aerospace standards and the implementation of standards across cross-functional teams
- Experience with chemical and mechanical bonding processes—rubber and composite molding processes
Primary Level Salary Range: $138,000.00 - $170,000.00
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.
