Principal /Sr. Principal Engineer Manufacturing

Northrop Grumman • Sunnyvale, CA

1d • $103,600 - $193,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring a Principal Manufacturing Engineer or Sr. Principal Manufacturing Engineer based in Sunnyvale, California. The role supports manufacturing and testing of marine propulsion and power generation systems, including high-value gearing and steam turbine assemblies, machined components, and welded fabrications. Processes include precision manual assembly, welding, machining, bonding, finishing, and mechanical assembly.

The engineer develops new manufacturing processes, improves existing processes, and develops necessary tooling and fixtures in collaboration with machinists, assembly mechanics, welders, and engineers. The role may incorporate inspection and test requirements into production plans, evaluate machinery and tools, investigate deficiencies, and initiate corrective actions to ensure product quality. It also involves developing processes suitable for statistical process control, advising engineering on design concepts and specifications to make effective use of equipment and manufacturing techniques, and ensuring processes comply with regulations.

Requirements

• Principal level: Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant work experience, or a Master's degree and at least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Sr. Principal level: Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of relevant work experience, or a Master's degree and at least 6 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with bonding and coating processes and materials testing.
• At least 2 years of experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience measuring and analyzing precision parts.
• Experience selecting and managing capital equipment (CapEX) projects for machinery.
• Experience incorporating DFM best practices to reduce costs and improve efficiency during machining.

Responsibilities

• Develop new manufacturing processes and improve existing processes.
• Develop required tooling and fixtures.
• Incorporate inspection and test requirements into production plans when applicable.
• Inspect machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency.
• Investigate and initiate corrective actions for problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality.
• Develop manufacturing processes applicable to statistical process control and, where appropriate, develop statistical process control techniques.
• Guide engineering on design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
• Ensure processes and procedures comply with regulations.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

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