Manufacturing Engineer 2/3

Northrop Grumman•Rocket Center, WV

6d•$72,100 - $134,200•Onsite

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. We are currently seeking talented individuals for a Manufacturing Engineer 2/3 position at our Rocket Center, WV location just outside of Cumberland MD. The Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL) site in Rocket Center designs, develops, and manufactures tactical rocket motors, medium caliber ammunition, composite components and end items, and fuze and electronics equipment. For decades, the dedicated and highly skilled team at ABL have supported national security efforts by developing and building defense systems for DoD customers and U.S. allies. This position will we be located on-site at our Rocket Center, WV location. No remote opportunities are available for this position. The manufacturing engineer develops and oversees manufacturing processes based on design requirements. The candidate will develop and maintain detailed work instructions for assigned products/processes, provide suggestions to improve productivity, compile and analyze processing data, investigate manufacturing problems and implement corrective actions, support proposal and development activities and provide day to day support to manufacturing personnel.

Requirements

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or related STEM discipline and 2+ years of relevant experience, or a Masters in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or a related STEM discipline and 0+ years of experience (for Manufacturing Engineer level).
Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or related STEM discipline and 5 years of relevant experience, or a Masters in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or a related STEM discipline and 3 years of experience (for Principal Manufacturing Engineer level).
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience interpreting drawings and specifications.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Eligible to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).
Willingness and ability to perform hands-on work.
Proven ability to manage time and resources to meet schedule and cost goals.

Nice To Haves

Experience with rocket motor manufacturing or comparable manufacturing processes.
Experience with a variety of systems (i.e. pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic).
Experience with project management.
Experience with technical writing, writing detailed operating procedures, CAD and GD&T.
Experience using SPC and Six Sigma techniques.

Responsibilities

Develops and oversees manufacturing processes based on design requirements.
Develops and maintains detailed work instructions for assigned products/processes.
Provides suggestions to improve productivity.
Compiles and analyzes processing data.
Investigates manufacturing problems and implements corrective actions.
Supports proposal and development activities.
Provides day to day support to manufacturing personnel.
Coordinates with design engineering on design and manufacturability issues.
Evaluates discrepant hardware.
Researches and evaluates commercially available tools and equipment to support manufacturing processes.
Troubleshoots existing processes to improve safety, quality, cost, and efficiency.
Incorporates engineering changes on work in process.