Fabrication Manufacturing Engineer (Level 2/3)

Northrop Grumman • Sunnyvale, CA

108d • $81,300 - $121,900

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multidomain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. We are looking for you to join our team as a Fabrication Manufacturing Engineer based in Sunnyvale, CA. The Manufacturing Engineer will support the welding and fabrication of marine propulsion and power generations systems working on various manufacturing processes for high-value gearing and steam turbine assemblies, machined components, and welded fabrications. These processes include precision manual assembly, welding, bonding, and heat treatment of iron based products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related STEM field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing, engineering, welding and/or fabrication.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Experience with mechanical assembly processes of iron based products.
• Experience with shop floor support.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related STEM discipline (Science, Technology Engineering or Math).
• Experience with 6-axis industrial welding robots.
• Experience with welding symbols, codes, and standards particularly Mil. Standards and Tech Pub.
• Experience with tool design and work holding.
• Experience with heat treat and calibration of equipment.
• Experience with GD&T inspections.
• Experience with arc welding processes i.e. GMAW, TGAW, SMAW.

Responsibilities

• Develop new processes, improve existing manufacturing processes, and develop the required tooling and fixtures with an excellent team of experienced assembly mechanics, machinists, welders and engineers.
• Develop, document, and optimize welding procedures and fabrication processes.
• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability and develop best practices within the manufacturing environment.
• Develop efficient process flows and sequences of operations, optimized production area layouts, manage bills of materials, create detailed work instructions, process procedures and tooling requirements with emphasis on safety, foreign object elimination and equipment/system maintenance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of new capital equipment for establishing expanded production processes.
• Collaborate with design engineering to ensure manufacturability and DFM considerations.
• Lead qualification and certification of welding processes and personnel.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree