Manufacturing Engineer Level 2 or 3

Northrop Grumman • Commerce, CA

3d • $83,400 - $125,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Enabling Products (MEP) designs, manufactures, and operates small and medium-class spacecraft and provides space components and technical engineering services. The Propulsion team in Commerce, California, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Level 2 or 3 for its first-shift team. The team supplies pressure vessels and tank hardware to the aerospace industry. The engineer will work on assigned programs, performing non-recurring work and providing technical support on the shop floor.

The role develops and improves manufacturing processes, creates manufacturing plans and work instructions, and supports production teams in achieving quality, delivery, and cost objectives. It includes reviewing designs for manufacturability, managing manufacturing bills of materials through MRP, communicating plans to customers through Manufacturing Readiness Reviews, and supporting tooling, process improvement, and corrective-action activities.

Requirements

• For Level 2: 2 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree, or 0 years with a master's degree; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• For Level 3: 5 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree, or 0 years with a master's degree; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated experience applying and implementing lean methodologies in manufacturing or production environments, including root-cause and Ishikawa analysis.
• Practical application of AS9100, ISO 9001-2008, AS9145, or similar quality systems.
• Proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Proficiency in reading engineering drawings and interpreting GD&T.
• Working knowledge of machining processes, including lathe, milling, and CNC programming.
• Working knowledge of welding and heat-treating processes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Siemens NX.
• Proficiency with MS Access.
• Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Experience with heat treating titanium alloys.
• Experience machining titanium alloys.
• Experience welding titanium.
• Working knowledge of composite materials and processes.
• Understanding of 5S and lean manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and improve manufacturing processes to meet hardware requirements.
• Review engineering designs and drawings for accuracy and manufacturability.
• Manage Manufacturing Bills of Materials using MRP.
• Work with manufacturing teams to achieve quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Communicate manufacturing plans and processes to internal and external customers through Manufacturing Readiness Reviews.
• Provide technical guidance and liaison support to operations; assist supervisors with new techniques and determine causes of rejected parts.
• Create manufacturing plans and detailed work instructions.
• Provide redlines and update Manufacturing Work Instructions on the shop floor.
• Specify special processes, equipment, and fixtures needed for assigned programs.
• Improve manufacturing methods, efficiency, and product quality.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Assist with tool design by developing tooling concepts and using CAD software to model and release tool drawings.
• Monitor quality discrepancies, identify trends, investigate problems, and implement corrective actions.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes using knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; consult equipment vendors and solicit operator observations.

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.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

What This Job Offers

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