Engineering Technician 3

Northrop Grumman • Rocket Center, WV

9d • $57,500 - $95,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineering Technician 3 to join its team in Rocket Center, West Virginia. This position is 100% onsite, with no telework available. The role performs functions associated with manufacturing operations, including supporting engineers with setup, calibration, and experiments; conducting rework and quality testing; evaluating operating data and making on-line adjustments; and determining or helping develop methods and procedures to control or modify manufacturing processes.

The position focuses on preparing and painting production parts and components. Work includes masking, stripping, sanding, and prepping parts; blending and mixing paints, inks, and coatings to spraying consistency; performing detailed touch-ups; coordinating painting processes; and working with various chemicals. The employee uses manufacturing shop controls and systems, follows shop-floor PPE requirements, and recommends and implements continuous improvements in production methods, equipment performance, and team effectiveness.

The role requires moderate strenuous and repetitive physical work, including bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 25 pounds, and working overhead. The employee must be able to obtain half- and full-face respirator certification and be willing to work any shift. A U.S. Department of Defense Secret clearance is required, and U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite. Hired candidates must also submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for approval under the Federal Explosives License applicable to the location.

Relocation assistance may be available. The stated primary-level salary range is $57,500 to $95,900. Employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k) matching program.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years of painting or surface preparation experience in an aerospace, automotive, military, or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitive work, including bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 25 pounds, and working overhead.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be willing to work any shift.
• Ability to obtain half- and full-face respirator certification.
• Must complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval as a possessor.

Nice To Haves

• Painting or surface preparation experience in an aerospace, automotive, military, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing operations, including supporting engineers with setup and calibration tasks.
• Conduct rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
• Evaluate operating data and conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment.
• Determine and assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify manufacturing processes.
• Work with engineers in conducting experiments.
• Prepare parts and components for painting by masking, stripping, sanding, and other prep work.
• Blend and mix paints, inks, and coatings to the proper spraying consistency.
• Perform detailed touch-ups.
• Coordinate painting processes for production parts.
• Use various chemicals to complete assigned work.
• Use manufacturing shop controls and systems daily and wear appropriate PPE on the shop floor.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvements in production methods, equipment performance, and team effectiveness.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED