Manufacturing Engineer

Northrop Grumman•Hanover, MD

4d•$79,600 - $119,400•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Manufacturing Engineer based out of Elkridge, MD. The LCSO team supports electronic testing and repair operations for multiple programs for both DoD and foreign military customers. The LCSO executes low volume production; typically, production of spare LRUs, prototype manufacturing; developing one-off components, systems or test sets to support engineering development, and full systems integration for products. We are looking for someone that excels at multi-tasking in a fast paced, dynamic environment with high visibility.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM field with 2 years of experience working in a Manufacturing environment.
Master’s degree in Engineering or related STEM field
Experience using a CAD software for Drafting/Modeling
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
U.S. citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with J-STD and MIL-STD requirements
3D modeling experience in Unigraphics/NX
Machining
Experience with the Teamcenter Manufacturing tool suite and Manufacturing Process Planning
Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC), and 6 sigma concepts for process development and control
Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Responsibilities

Designs manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining and material handling.
Develop process documentation for new and existing systems’ Bonding, Mechanical Fabrication, Coating, and Additive Manufacturing
Work with the chief engineer to develop repair procedures
Evaluate incoming production for feasibility and process definition
Define fabrication process based on component features; materials and dimensions
Create and maintain work instructions
Designs sequence of operations and specify procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment and other functions that affect product performance.
Develop equipment maintenance and provide an interface to BWI for equipment maintenance
Assist with the maintenance of the environmental test equipment
Work with the Industrial Engineering group to support routing development and other IE activities
Support ongoing expansion of LCSO; multiple moves and build outs, provide an interface to facilities
Designs arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive layout.
Providing supplier support, as needed, to resolve issues within supply base
Providing Request for Proposal (RFP) input specifically as it relates to Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) requirement such as tooling, capital equipment and/or new process development