Engineer Packaging Level 2 OR 3
About The Position
Northrop Grumman is seeking a mission-driven Engineer Packaging Level 2 or 3 for its Palmdale, California location. The position develops and maintains packaging solutions supporting programs and sites across the sector, including specialized containers, pallets, material-handling devices, shipping fixtures, shadow boards, and parts-protection devices. The role determines packaging specifications based on product characteristics, cost limitations, quality and legal requirements, and protection needs against factors such as moisture, corrosive chemicals, temperature variations, light, heat, rough handling, and tampering. Packaging work includes documentation management and applying an understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). The position reports to the GSC Aeronautics Systems Packaging, Handling, Storage, & Transportability (PHS&T) Manager. It designs packaging and material-handling solutions for safe storage, movement, and transport; participates in program and homeroom meetings; and prepares Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for program proposals in alignment with PHS&T’s statement of work and cost, schedule, delivery, affordability, and business objectives. The role may be filled at Level 2 or Level 3, depending on qualifications.
Requirements
- Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of relevant experience in packaging engineering, manufacturing engineering, and/or supply chain, or a master’s degree.
- Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of relevant experience in packaging engineering, manufacturing engineering, and/or supply chain, or a master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience in those areas.
- Knowledge of design techniques and principles using 3D/2D CAD, CATIA, NX, or similar software in aerospace or similar industrial industries.
- Experience working with suppliers and procurement.
- Experience managing implementation and delivery of engineering solutions in support of Government customers.
- Active U.S. Government Secret clearance, with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain special program access (SAP) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
- For Level 3, at least 2 years of project management experience.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and International Air Transport Association (IATA) requirements.
- Detailed understanding of methods for parts protection and shipment of equipment by land, air, and sea.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain packaging solutions in support of programs and sites across the sector.
- Determine packaging specifications based on product characteristics, cost limitations, quality and legal requirements, and required protection from environmental and handling conditions.
- Manage packaging documentation and apply an understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Design packaging and material-handling solutions to ensure safe storage, movement, and transport of items to their destinations.
- Participate in program and homeroom meetings with internal and/or external representatives concerning material, manufacturing, programmatic risks, constraints, and design reviews.
- Create Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for program proposal efforts aligned with PHS&T’s statement of work and cost, schedule, delivery, affordability, and business objectives.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
