Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman • Chandler, AZ

202d • $77,200 - $115,800 • 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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Manufacturing Systems Engineer - Level 2, located in Chandler, AZ you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. Due to the sensitive nature of our work this is a fully on-site position; hybrid or remote work is not available. The Manufacturing Systems Engineer develops requirements, performs technical planning, manufacturing system development/integration, verification and validation, and evaluates cost (implementation, savings and return on investment) and implementation/program risk impacts. Manufacturing systems engineers follow projects through all manufacturing readiness level phases: concept development, design, fabrication/assembly/test at lab level, production environment demo, full production operations implementation, sustainment/maintenance/ continuous improvement. These projects focus on advanced and emerging manufacturing capabilities/digital technologies with the goal of improving overall production manufacturing quality, span times/time to market and reduce cost. This role leads project technical proposal/SOW writing & estimating while ensuring systemic conversion of requirements to design, implementation and production validations. We manage project cost and schedule through all phases and execution of transition to production activities of the developed systems to program and functional manufacturing spaces.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 2 Years of relevant experience -OR- Master's degree.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance, which generally requires US Citizenship as a prerequisite.
• Experience performing audits and presenting results to senior staff and customers.
• Experience with Manufacturing Readiness Assessments & Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRA/MRL).
• Familiarity with contracts and requirements.
• Analytical approach to problem-solving and proven ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Able to travel to suppliers 10-20%.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's in Mechanical or Systems Engineering.
• Active U.S. Government DoD Secret (or higher) security clearance, current and within scope.
• Familiarity with Northrop Grumman tools and processes.
• Experience with Manufacturing Engineering System (MES).

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive manufacturing readiness assessments to evaluate the maturity and capability of manufacturing processes and systems.
• Identify gaps and weaknesses in current manufacturing operations and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Create and execute action plans to address identified issues and ensure manufacturing readiness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement recommended improvements and monitor progress.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for optimization, efficiency improvements, and cost reductions.
• Implement best practices and lean manufacturing principles to enhance production capabilities.
• Generate detailed reports and documentation related to manufacturing readiness assessments and improvement initiatives.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders, including management and project teams.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts within the manufacturing environment to achieve higher levels of production efficiency and quality.
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements to incorporate new technologies and methodologies into manufacturing processes.
• Work closely with engineering, quality assurance, production, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment and coordination of activities.
• Facilitate effective communication across departments to support successful product launches and manufacturing scale-up.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree