Principal/Manufacturing Engineer (Level 2 OR 3)

Northrop Grumman•Chandler, AZ

1d•$89,400 - $134,200•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. Our Space Systems Sector is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Level 2 OR 3) with a background in conformal coating to join our team. to join our team of qualified, diverse employees on our Launch Systems group in Chandler, AZ. As a leading manufacturer of launch vehicles and aerospace systems, we require innovative thinkers who can help develop solutions for our coating area. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Relocation assistance is not available. Our Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for implementing, supporting, and sustaining the use of Manufacturing Engineering System (MES) work instructions for new production programs. The role will require communication between all stakeholders within the design & production lifecycle to ensure manufacturing processes are accounted for early on. A deep understanding of Integration & Test (I&T) procedures, such as: build sequence, tooling design, work cell layout(s), material handling, troubleshooting/corrective action, safety protocols, and quality assurance is required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering +2 years of relevant experience (for Level 2)
Bachelor of Science in Engineering +5 years of relevant experience (for Level 3)
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance, which generally requires US Citizenship as a prerequisite
Experience with Manufacturing Engineering System (MES)
Experience with Electronics Manufacturing and Conformal Coating
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
Active DoD security clearance or higher
Familiarity with 3D printing, additive manufacturing, or other emerging technologies
Experience with Manufacturing Readiness Assessments & Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRA/MRL)
Knowledge of Model-Based Definition (MBD) concepts, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools, Product Manufacturing Information (PMI), and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

Responsibilities

Design, test, and validate conformal coatings for electronic assemblies used on various platforms.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate coating technologies into system designs.
Develop and implement new processes and procedures to improve efficiency and quality control.
Conduct failure analysis of coated parts and troubleshoot issues related to adhesion, corrosion resistance, or other performance criteria.
Design manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining, and material handling.
Design arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive layout.
Design sequence of operations and specifies procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment and other functions that affect product performance.
Adapt machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions.
May incorporate inspection and test requirements into the production plan. Inspects performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency, and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality.
Develop manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control and may develop those techniques.
Provide guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
Ensure processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.