Engineer Packaging Level 1 OR 2

Northrop Grumman•Palmdale, CA

2d•$69,400 - $125,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is currently seeking out a mission-driven Associate Engineer Packaging or Engineer Packaging to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals at our Palmdale, CA location. This position will report to the GSC Aeronautics Systems Packaging, Handling, Storage, & Transportability (PHS&T) Manager and will be responsible for developing and maintaining innovative packaging solutions in support of all programs and sites across the sector, such as specialized containers, pallets, material handling devices, shipping fixtures, shadow boards, and parts protection devices. Job duties will encompass leadership in determining packaging specifications according to the nature of various products, cost limitations, quality & legal requirements, and the type of protection required, considering need for resistance to such external variables as moisture, corrosive chemicals, temperature variations, light heat, rough handling, and tampering. Packaging solutions will include documentation management and an understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM)
Knowledge of design techniques & principles utilizing 3D/2D Computer-Aided Design (CAD), CATIA, NX, or similar software within aerospace and/or other similar industrial industries.
Experience working with suppliers and procurement.
Experience in managing the implementation and delivery of engineering solutions in support of Government customers.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret level clearance within a reasonable amount of time after hired date, as determined by the Company to meet its business requirements.
2 years of relevant experience including, packaging engineering, manufacturing engineering, and/or supply chain; OR a Master’s degree (for Level 2)
Minimum of 1 years of experience of project management. (for Level 2)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) & International Air Transport Association (IATA) requirements.
Detailed understanding of various methods of parts protection and shipment of equipment via land, air, & sea.

Responsibilities

Designing packaging & material handling solutions to ensure safe storage, movement, and transport of items to end destinations.
Participate in program/ homeroom meetings with internal and/or external representatives concerning material, manufacturing, programmatic risks, constraints, and design reviews.
Create Basis of Estimates (BOEs) in support of Program proposal efforts that are aligned with PHS&T’s statement of work and meeting cost, schedule, delivery, and affordability goals as it pertains to business objectives.