Mechanical Engineer (Level 2 or 3)

Northrop Grumman•Plymouth, MN

3d•$79,600 - $148,300•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support our Armament Systems Business Unit based in Plymouth, MN. This role provides mechanical and production engineering support for the manufacture and test of medium caliber ammunition. In general, as a member of an integrated product team, you will be providing engineering support to distributed manufacturing and test locations, investigating and solving manufacturing or test issues, developing and documenting manufacturing processes, coordinating efforts between internal and external functional groups, supporting manufacturing and ammunition testing, supporting communications with our customers, and providing support and oversight to material suppliers.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline
2+ years of experience as Mechanical Engineer (for Level 2); or master’s degree in lieu of experience.
5+ years of experience as Mechanical Engineer (for Level 3); or master’s degree + 3 years of experience.
Ability to complete significant technical tasks as directed by the team lead and to provide work direction/coordination to other technical team members.
Experience working and communicating with customers, program management, and engineering management.
Strong technical understanding of mechanical systems, electromechanical mechanisms, manufacturing processes, metal fabrication, and standard assembly processes.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work effectively with a wide variety of multi‑disciplinary personnel in remote settings and build strong, trusting relationships.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and MS Project.
US citizenship required.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to apply engineering and scientific methods, theories, and research techniques in the investigation and solution of technical problems.
Experience and proficiency in working multiple projects simultaneously
Experience in defense, aerospace, or automotive industries
Familiarity with SAP ERP and Teamcenter software packages
Familiarity and experience with the manufacture and test of ammunition
Experience working at a site compliant with AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, or equivalent is desirable

Responsibilities

Translate contract requirements and specifications into build and test requirements
Create, publish, review and maintain all necessary documentation required for new and existing manufacturing programs which may include the following: TDP reviews for correctness and completeness, Engineering Changes, release, and incorporation into the process, Manufacturing work instructions, Manufacturing bills of material and routings
Ensure appropriate documentation is in Configuration Management system
Develop task releases, get them approved and introduced into the manufacturing system
Prepare for and support Build Readiness Reviews and Production Readiness Reviews
Create test requests and support test readiness reviews
Support Engineering disposition on non-conforming products from internal and external sources
Support Engineering approval of proposed process changes from internal and external sources
Participate in Failure Analysis and Corrective Actions to drive the rapid resolution of complex production issues.
Assist in the resolution of complex manufacturing line process issues such as machining, metal finishing, painting, heat treating, assembly, and test
Coordinate production efforts between internal functional disciplines including Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, and Test.
Monitor In-Process Testing and Final Lot Acceptance Testing for compliance with performance specification requirements
Assist in the preparation of and participate in customer meetings and program reviews
Traveling to production, test and supplier facilities up to about 25%