Advanced Ammo Production Engineer (Level 2 or 3)

Northrop Grumman • Plymouth, MN

1d • $79,600 - $148,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Armament Systems business unit is seeking an Advanced Ammo Production Engineer to provide manufacturing and process engineering support for guided projectile and advanced ammunition production programs at its Plymouth, Minnesota facility. The role supports the manufacture and testing of complex electromechanical assemblies in a fast-paced production environment and requires on-site support of production operations. Domestic travel may be required, with the posting specifying up to 15%. The position may be filled at Level 2 or Level 3 based on the candidate’s education and relevant experience.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, Production Engineering, the Production Engineer supports the development, documentation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for electromechanical fuze assemblies and related products. The engineer collaborates with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Test Engineering, suppliers, and other stakeholders. Work may include process development, production planning and build support, troubleshooting, equipment implementation, and continuous improvement.

The selected candidate will likely support the development, implementation, qualification, and production ramp-up of an advanced automated assembly cell. This may involve defining equipment requirements, developing processes, conducting acceptance testing, installing and troubleshooting equipment, and improving production operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.
• For Level 2: 2 or more years of relevant engineering experience in manufacturing, manufacturing development, production support, or a related environment; a Master’s degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline may be considered in lieu of two years of relevant experience.
• For Level 3: 5 or more years of relevant engineering experience in manufacturing, manufacturing development, production support, or a related environment, or a Master’s degree plus 3 years of experience.
• Experience developing or maintaining manufacturing processes, work instructions, or other production documentation; Level 3 candidates must have experience developing, implementing, and maintaining them.
• Experience supporting assembly, testing, or production of mechanical or electromechanical products.
• Ability to apply engineering fundamentals to investigate and resolve technical problems and perform hands-on work in a manufacturing or production environment.
• For Level 3: experience independently executing manufacturing process development, production-support, or continuous-improvement activities.
• For Level 3: experience troubleshooting production equipment, tooling, test equipment, or automated assembly systems.
• For Level 3: experience supporting equipment qualification, production readiness, manufacturing process validation, or production ramp-up.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively within a cross-functional team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; Level 3 candidates must be able to communicate technical information, issues, risks, status, and recommendations to engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work first shift in direct support of on-site production operations, with core support hours from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Ability to support up to 15% domestic travel.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience in a production, manufacturing, laboratory, or assembly environment.
• Experience or coursework involving manufacturing automation, robotics, controls, machine vision, automated inspection, or integrated assembly equipment.
• Experience with electromechanical assemblies, mechanical mechanisms, electronics manufacturing, or standard assembly processes.
• Familiarity with statistical process control, process failure mode and effects analysis, root-cause analysis, mistake-proofing, gage repeatability and reproducibility, equipment qualification, or First Article Inspection.
• Experience with manufacturing automation, robotics, torque tools, inspection systems, test equipment, or data-collection systems.
• Familiarity with ERP, MES, electronic work-instruction, or product lifecycle management systems.
• Experience with Creo, Siemens Teamcenter, SharePoint, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Experience working with suppliers or supporting supplier-manufactured components.
• Previous experience in the defense industry or with U.S. Government contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions, and supporting documentation to ensure hardware and test articles meet engineering and configuration requirements.
• Coordinate and provide hands-on support for electromechanical assembly builds in manufacturing development and production environments.
• Support the development, implementation, qualification, and production ramp-up of an advanced automated assembly cell.
• Work with engineers, equipment suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders to define equipment requirements, evaluate equipment concepts, support acceptance testing, and integrate automated equipment into production.
• Assist with troubleshooting and continuous improvement of automation equipment, tooling, controls, inspection systems, test equipment, and related manufacturing processes.
• Support production planning, equipment selection, tooling, fixtures, and test-station implementation.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and product issues in support of daily production operations.
• Review and disposition discrepant hardware with Quality and Engineering.
• Participate in failure investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action implementation.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to provide manufacturing feedback and improve product producibility and ease of assembly.
• Support manufacturing readiness activities and communicate manufacturing plans, risks, and status to internal stakeholders.
• Participate in continuous-improvement projects focused on safety, quality, yield, throughput, capacity, and cost.
• Coordinate manufacturing activities across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Test.
• Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support delivery of high-quality components, equipment, and assemblies.
• Apply manufacturing engineering methods that may include process capability analysis, statistical process control, process failure mode and effects analysis, mistake-proofing, gage repeatability and reproducibility, equipment qualification, and First Article Inspection.
• Contribute to program and project milestones.
• Communicate project status, technical issues, and recommended actions to engineering leadership and other stakeholders.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level