Manufacturing Engineer 2/3

Northrop Grumman • Rocket Center, WV

7d • $72,100 - $134,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking manufacturing engineering professionals for its Allegany Ballistics Laboratory in Rocket Center, West Virginia, near Cumberland, Maryland. The site designs, develops, and manufactures tactical rocket motors, medium-caliber ammunition, composite components and end items, and fuze and electronics equipment. This position is on-site; remote work is not available. Travel is 10% of the time, and relocation assistance may be available.

The process engineer develops and oversees manufacturing processes based on design requirements. The role develops and maintains detailed work instructions for assigned products and processes, recommends productivity improvements, compiles and analyzes processing data, investigates manufacturing problems and implements corrective actions, supports proposal and development activities, and provides day-to-day support to manufacturing personnel.

The posting describes two experience levels: Manufacturing Engineer 2 and Principal Manufacturing Engineer 3. The primary salary range is $72,100–$108,100; the secondary salary range is $89,400–$134,200. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation or personal business.

Requirements

• For Manufacturing Engineer 2: Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering, or an equivalent STEM degree, plus 2 years of total relevant experience; alternatively, a master's degree in one of these fields or an equivalent STEM degree plus 0 years of relevant experience.
• For Principal Manufacturing Engineer 3: Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering, or an equivalent STEM degree, plus 5 years of total relevant experience; alternatively, a master's degree in one of these fields or an equivalent STEM degree plus 3 years of relevant experience.
• Be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite.
• Knowledge of mechanical manufacturing and production processes.
• Ability to interpret 2D drawings.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with rocket motor manufacturing or comparable manufacturing processes.
• Experience with a variety of systems, such as pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic systems.
• Experience with project management.
• Demonstrated work ethic and hands-on ability.
• Experience with technical writing, writing detailed operating procedures, CAD, and GD&T.
• Experience using SPC and Six Sigma techniques.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with design engineering on design and manufacturability issues.
• Evaluate discrepant hardware.
• Research and evaluate commercially available tools and equipment to support manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot existing processes to improve safety, quality, cost, and efficiency.
• Incorporate engineering changes on work in process.
• Develop and oversee manufacturing processes based on design requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed work instructions for assigned products and processes.
• Recommend ways to improve productivity.
• Compile and analyze processing data.
• Investigate manufacturing problems and implement corrective actions.
• Support proposal and development activities.
• Provide day-to-day support to manufacturing personnel.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus
• Relocation assistance may be available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level