Principal/Sr Principal Manufacturing Operations Engineer
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for a Senior/Principal Manufacturing Operations Engineer to join their team in Salt Lake City, Utah. This role serves as the prime technical contact and project lead for product protection programs, including Foreign Object Detection and Prevention (FOD/FOE), Electro-Static Discharge and Protection (ESD), and 6S lean methodology. The position is responsible for the management and continuous improvement of these site programs, representing manufacturing as a primary technical contact, and interacting with senior leadership, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders. The role reports to the Director of Manufacturing Operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline with 5 years of experience or a Master's degree in STEM discipline with 3 years of experience (for Principal level).
- Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline with 8 years of experience or a Master's degree in STEM discipline with 6 years of experience (for Sr Principal level).
- Understanding of electro-static principles and electro-static sensitive devices.
- Knowledge or experience working in a facility with FOD Critical protocol.
- Knowledge and/or experience of 6S lean methodology principles.
- Knowledge and experience with AS9100 certification requirements.
- Cross-functional project management experience.
- US Citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge and experience with circuit card manufacturing, fiber optics, and inertial instruments.
- Product protection experience with variables such as moisture, corrosive chemicals, temperature variations, light, heat, rough handling, and tampering.
Responsibilities
- Developing, researching, and leading special projects and product protection programs for the Salt Lake City Manufacturing team.
- Management and continuous improvement of the site programs for FOD/FOE, ESD, and 6S lean methodology.
- Representing manufacturing as a primary technical contact for product protection programs.
- Interacting with senior leadership, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong organization and documentation for the programs.
- Working with site managers on training, implementation, and sustainment of the programs.
- Cross-functional indirect leadership for developing and implementing projects in support of products and manufacturing processes.
- Performing risk assessments and providing recommendations.
- Leading continuous improvement projects.
- Documentation of Standard Shop Practices, Policies and Procedures.
- Supporting audits.
- Research and procurement of supplies and equipment to support the ESD and FOD programs.
Benefits
- Health Plan
- Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Education Assistance
- Training and Development
- 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
- Overtime (where applicable)
- Shift differential (where applicable)
- Discretionary bonus
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Company paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
