2026 Associate Manufacturing Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer

Northrop Grumman•New Town, ND

1d•$66,200 - $119,400•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring an Associate Manufacturing Engineer (T01) or Manufacturing Engineer (T02) to join its Manufacturing Engineering Team in an on-site role in New Town, North Dakota. The team works collaboratively to support manufacturing and promote a positive, proactive environment. The role calls for hands-on problem solving and technical solutions to complex manufacturing challenges, representing the Manufacturing organization and delivering practical, thorough, innovative results aligned with organizational objectives. Manufacturing engineers advise Engineering on design concepts and manufacturing techniques, participate in tool design reviews, define product-build sequences, and investigate corrective actions and improvements for non-conforming products. They also identify producibility and affordability opportunities and provide liaison support for engineering definitions involving integrated electrical, hydraulics, fuels, fluids, and propulsion assemblies. The position requires a U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite. The posting lists an estimated application period of 20 days from posting, subject to change based on business needs and candidate availability.

Requirements

For Associate Manufacturing Engineer (T01): be completing or have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution by October 2026.
For Manufacturing Engineer (T02): be completing or have completed a master's degree from an accredited institution by October 2026, or be completing a bachelor's degree by October 2026 and have one year of manufacturing engineering experience.
Major in or hold a degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a similar STEM discipline.
Ability to communicate and interface with multiple levels of leadership, clients, and vendors.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work first shift (5:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) or second shift (4:12 p.m.–2:42 a.m.); work schedule times may vary.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special Access within a reasonable period; U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite. Final approved clearance and Program Special Access may be required to start.
Ability to traverse products and work in a manufacturing/production environment, including around tooling, stands, ladders, and steps, and occasionally enter confined spaces.
Ability to work at a computer or similar workstation for up to 10 hours or the duration of a shift, and occasionally stand, bend, or kneel for extended periods.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, which may include steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective clothing, and arm guards.
Ability to wear a respirator when required; the posting states this is a condition of employment and continued employment and requires little or no facial hair.
Ability to access and navigate all facility areas and access machinery.
Ability to lift 15 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience in a production assembly-line environment.
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Composite experience and process knowledge.
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Experience providing innovative techniques to improve product designs, tooling assemblies, or equipment.
Cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher.
Previous internship, co-op, or other work experience; leadership and teamwork capabilities; interpersonal communication skills; and professional, community, or extracurricular activities.
Active U.S. Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

Advise Engineering on design concepts to ensure the selected manufacturing techniques meet the design.
Participate in tool design reviews to assess feasibility and reduce assembly build times and program costs.
Define sequences of operations for product builds.
Investigate and initiate corrective actions and improvements related to non-conforming products.
Identify opportunities for producibility and affordability improvements.
Provide liaison support for Engineering definitions to influence low production costs for integrated assemblies related to electrical, hydraulics, fuels, fluids, and propulsion systems.
Represent the Manufacturing organization and develop practical, thorough, innovative technical solutions to complex manufacturing problems.