Manufacturing Engineer - Level 2 or Level 3
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer at Level 2 or Level 3 to work onsite in Dulles, Virginia. The role cannot accommodate telecommuting and follows a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Travel is 10% of the time; relocation assistance is not available, and no clearance is required to start. The engineer creates, leads, and approves production plans; documents and reviews processes to support program schedules; and leads non-conformance reviews and root-cause investigations. The role designs manufacturing processes, procedures, production layouts, and sequences of operations for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining, and material handling. It also adapts equipment designs to factory conditions, may incorporate inspection and testing requirements into production plans, and investigates equipment and process issues to support product quality and efficiency. The position develops processes applicable to statistical process control, advises engineering teams on design concepts and specifications that make effective use of manufacturing equipment and techniques, ensures compliance with regulations, and directly interfaces with technicians and supporting roles in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position may be filled at Level 2 or Level 3. Level 2 candidates need a bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or a related STEM field and at least two years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree; additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree. Level 3 candidates need a bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or a related STEM field and at least five years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and three years of applicable experience; additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree. Both levels require hands-on experience with electronics assembly processes and equipment.
Requirements
- For Level 2: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or another related STEM area and at least 2 years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or a related area; alternatively, a master’s degree. Additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
- For Level 3: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or another related STEM area and at least 5 years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or a related area; alternatively, a master’s degree with 3 years of applicable experience. Additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
- Hands-on experience with electronics assembly processes and equipment, including some of soldering, mechanical assembly, epoxy dispensing and curing, conformal coating, thermal interface material dispensing/application, Automated Optical Inspection, and component or assembly testing.
- No clearance is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with circuit card installation, box closure, and rework.
- Experience with preventative maintenance.
- Experience with Costpoint, SAP, MES, Solumina, TIPQA, or Windchill.
- Experience working in an ISO or AS9100 environment.
Responsibilities
- Create, lead, and approve production plans.
- Lead engineering reviews and document intended processes to maintain customer program schedules.
- Lead non-conformance reviews and root-cause determination.
- Design manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining, and material handling.
- Design efficient machine arrangements within plant facilities.
- Design sequences of operations and specify procedures for fabricating tools and equipment and for other functions affecting product performance.
- Adapt machine or equipment designs to factory and production conditions.
- Incorporate inspection and test requirements into production plans when applicable.
- Inspect machinery, equipment, and tools for efficiency; investigate problems and initiate corrective action to ensure product quality.
- Develop manufacturing processes applicable to statistical process control and, when applicable, develop statistical process-control techniques.
- Guide engineering on design concepts and specification requirements to make effective use of equipment and manufacturing techniques.
- Ensure processes and procedures comply with regulations.
- Directly interface with technicians and supporting roles in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
- Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
