Energetics Engineer / Principal Energetics Engineer Manufacturing

Northrop Grumman•Elk River, MN

3d•$87,600 - $163,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense systems armament systems business unit in Elk River, MN is seeking an energetics engineer level 2 or 3. You'll get to join the Manufacturing LAP (Load-Assemble-Pack) team to support production activities. This role focuses on equipment support, new project (capital) implementation and process improvements over typical manufacturing line and product support. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing with the ability to create detailed work instructions, troubleshoot equipment failures, lead projects from start to finish, and provide work direction to technicians. Our Elk River site consists of a serene 3,200 acres, with over 20 active buildings, and numerous projects supporting development, manufacturing and testing for Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems Division. Our Manufacturing Engineering team works to continuously improve, support, and maintain manufacturing activities of Medium Caliber Ammunition and Warhead production through a variety of self-directed daily tasks and larger team projects. This role supports 1st shift operations on a 4/10 schedule.

Requirements

Level 2-Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical or related Engineering field plus 2+ years of experience with Manufacturing of mechanical devices, systems and automation; or Master’s degree plus 0 years of experience
Level 3-Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical or related Engineering field plus 5 years of experience with Manufacturing of mechanical devices, systems and automation; or Master’s degree plus 3 years of experience
Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance (US Citizenship required)
Demonstrated experience in: manufacturing and production of mechanical components and/or automated systems.
Demonstrated experience in: troubleshooting and investigation of equipment and process failures.
As a responsible party to ATF, obtain coverage under Safe Explosive Act as employee possessor/responsible person upon starting

Nice To Haves

Experience in a regulated industry (Defense, Medical, etc.).
Experience with equipment verification and validation (IQ, OQ, PQ).
product design verification, inspection and non-conformance handling protocols experience
drafting hazard analysis, risk assessments and / or PFMEA experience
Experience with hazardous materials or environments, specifically energetic and explosive materials.

Responsibilities

Act as a project manager to coordinate internal functional disciplines including Program Personnel, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Test and LAP (Manufacturing) Technicians.
Act as a liaison engineer interface between onsite Manufacturing activities and offsite Development / Product Engineering teams.
Performing Basis of Estimate’s documenting and explaining how a cost estimate for project or product was developed.
Leading daily or weekly meetings to communicate manufacturing issues, design requirements, equipment capability and other day to day activities.
Assisting with technical disposition of non-conforming product for internal or external sources.
Development and release of assembly work instructions based on Program design requests.
Ensuring incoming work requests are complete, accurate and consistent.
Budget monitoring and trend tracking.
Identification of equipment and / or process improvements to increase overall capability through functional understanding of the products designed and produced on site.
Lead new programs through multiple safety review boards to gain approval for energetic mfg.
Perform process failure investigations to determine where the process breaks down, brainstorm and propose process improvements, and implement procedural updates to prevent future failures.
Applies knowledge of engineering and scientific methods, theories and research techniques in the investigation of technical problems and implementation of appropriate automation solutions.