Principal Engineer Manufacturing

Northrop Grumman

86d • $100,300 - $150,500

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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Requirements

• BS in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other related STEM Technical field with a minimum of 5 years industry experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Experience in computer assisted design software (SolidWorks/CATIA).
• Experience drafting, maintaining, and modifying work instructions and/or process specifications.
• Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Hands on experience in programing, sustaining, and troubleshooting Electronics Manufacturing Equipment.
• Experience in Electro-Mechanical manufacturing processes.
• Experience in dispositioning non conformances.
• US Citizenship.
• Ability of obtain and maintain US Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• SAP (MRP) and Solumina or equivalent shop floor system experience.
• Experience with J-STD and MIL-STD requirements.
• Experience with continuous improvement, Six Sigma and Lean methodologies in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands on experience in programing, sustaining, and troubleshooting Electronics Manufacturing Equipment (Reflow Oven, Pick and Place, Ribbon Bonding, and Airvac/Selective Solder).

Responsibilities

• Designs manufacturing processes and procedures for Electro-Mechanical assemblies and production equipment.
• Designs sequence of operations and specified procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment and other functions that affect product performance.
• May incorporate inspection and test requirements into the production plan.
• Inspects performance of equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency, and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality.
• Develops manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control and may develop those techniques.
• Provides guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
• Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
• Performs total productive maintenance, 6S Audit management, tracks yield, scrap, and parts consumption for assembly efforts.
• Creates Work Plans for Electro-Mechanical products within shop floor control system.
• Works closely with production floor supervisor, quality, and design engineering and supports day-to-day production activities.
• Complete understanding of assembly level build hierarchy.
• Understands and interprets engineering drawings and recommend design changes to ease product manufacturability.
• Assisting with On-the-Job Training of new personnel.
• Experience in the implementation of Lean Manufacturing techniques across manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree