Principal/Engineer Energetics Manufacturing - Level 2 or 3

Northrop Grumman•Magna, UT

6d•$88,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Sector is seeking an Energetics MFG engineer also known as a Process Engineer. This position will be located at Bacchus, Utah working in the Process Engineering group with responsibilities in the Controls/Process Support. The job will support Plant Rocket Motor manufacturing processes. Designs manufacturing processes, for highly energetic, static sensitive, corrosive, and chemical processes. Designs arrangement of machines and tools within the facility to ensure the most safe and efficient layout. Implements qualification and change management processes to ensure products or services meet customer requirements. Engineer must understand all safety risks of the process and design the processes such that safety risks are mitigated or eliminated. All processes must meet the minimum standard as outlined in (HOPs) Hazards Operation Standard. Understands and complies with DOD4145.26 ATF. Engineers works closely with the Hazards Analysis and Cross Functional Engineering group in designing and setting up the processes. Develops energetic processes such that safety interlocks, standardization requirements for mixes, and remote processes are incorporated into the process for operator and process safety. Designs sequence of operations and quality control that specifies procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment and other functions that affect product performance. Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations. Supports cross function matrixed investigation teams with emphasis on root cause analysis, process failure modes, non-conformances and effective analysis.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or Computer Science with 2 years experience or 0 years of experience with Masters degree (for Level 2)
B.S. degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or Computer Science with 5 years experience or 3 years of experience with Masters degree (for Level 3)
Strong desire to work with control processes
A desire to support Field Manufacturing processes
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
Exceptional written and oral communications skills
Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work well at all levels in the organization

Nice To Haves

Active DoD Secret security clearance, or higher
Bachelors and/or Master’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

Responsibilities

Field support for Manufacturing processes (process, tooling, equipment)
Design and specification review and updating
Operating procedure writing, review and updates
Preparation and present to OSCB/PPCB (Safety reviews)
Update and review of statistical process control charts (work any out of family attributes)
Prepare and submit Maintenance Work Orders
Develop and incorporate process improvements thru capital and tooling projects
Prepare for and present to Capital Appropriations Board (CAB) to obtain funding for capital improvements.
Trouble shoot production/tooling/facility issues and bring to resolution
Support various control systems on plant. Support includes troubleshooting, re-programming, adding software enhancements, etc. in support of Operations.
Support programming of Rockwell PLC systems, and transitioning other equipment to modern control systems.