Engineer Energetics Manufacturing 2/3

Northrop Grumman•Elkton, MD

1d•$87,600 - $163,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineer Energetics Manufacturing 2/3 to join their Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) team in Elkton, Maryland. The Elkton facility specializes in solid-propellant rocket operations, designing, developing, and producing solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems. This position focuses on manufacturing engineering for energetic materials and related assemblies, supporting production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. The role involves providing day-to-day manufacturing engineering support, developing and improving process control documentation, planning and launching manufacturing lines for new products, applying Lean principles, performing capacity analyses, defining equipment specifications, establishing maintenance requirements, analyzing performance data, leading risk management efforts, and defining safety requirements for new processes and equipment. This position can be filled at either the Engineer Energetics Manufacturing (Level 2) or Principal Engineer Energetics Manufacturing (Level 3) level, depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Aerospace, or related discipline) and 2+ years of relevant manufacturing, process, or production engineering experience (for Level 2); OR Master’s degree in Engineering and 0+ years of relevant experience (for Level 2).
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Aerospace, or related discipline) and 5+ years of relevant manufacturing, process, or production engineering experience (for Level 3); OR Master’s degree in Engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience (for Level 3).
Experience in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably with complex hardware or process-intensive operations.
Experience with process documentation, work instructions, and/or routings.
Exposure to Lean manufacturing and/or continuous improvement tools and methods.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (Operations, Quality, EH&S, Facilities, Supply Chain, Finance).
Ability to analyze data to support problem solving and decision making (e.g., yield, scrap, defect trends).
Proficiency with common office and engineering tools (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and basic CAD or modeling tools).
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance, as required by business needs.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Demonstrated experience leading projects or initiatives in a manufacturing environment (for Level 3).
Proven experience with Lean/continuous improvement tools (e.g., value stream mapping, 5S, Kaizen, standard work, time studies) (for Level 3).
Experience applying statistical methods to manufacturing processes (e.g., SPC, capability analysis, DOE) (for Level 3).
Experience supporting or leading root cause and corrective action (RCCA) efforts (for Level 3).

Nice To Haves

Experience in energetics, ordnance, propellants, or other hazardous materials manufacturing environments.
Experience with Process FMEA, PFMEA, or similar risk-analysis methods.
Experience defining TPM/PM programs and working closely with maintenance organizations.
Familiarity with additive manufacturing for tooling and/or hardware.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems for routings, BOMs, and WIP tracking.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to train and support operators and maintenance personnel.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day manufacturing engineering support to energetic materials production to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
Develop, maintain, and improve process control documentation, standard work, and operating procedures.
Plan, design, and launch manufacturing lines for new products and product upgrades, including facility, utilities, and equipment requirements.
Apply Lean principles (PES, 5S, value stream mapping, standard work, time studies) to improve flow, reduce waste, and increase throughput.
Perform capacity and line-balancing analyses; use digital modeling/simulation as needed to validate process and line performance.
Define equipment specifications, lead technical evaluations with suppliers, and coordinate installation, qualification, and start-up.
Establish TPM/PM requirements and provide technical training to operators and maintenance personnel.
Analyze yield, scrap, defect, downtime, and cost data; drive corrective actions and continuous improvement to enhance capability and reduce cost.
Lead or support RCCA, Process FMEA, and SPC efforts to manage risk and ensure stable, capable processes.
Define safety requirements for new processes, facilities, and equipment in collaboration with Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S).
Support the design, procurement, and continuous improvement of tooling, fixtures, and test equipment to enhance quality and productivity.