Principal/Sr Principal Engineer Reliability

Northrop Grumman•Corinne, UT

1d•$106,000 - $129,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Systems- Propulsion Division is currently looking for a Principal / Senior Principal Maintenance Reliability Engineer to join our Tooling and Facilities Engineering group supporting our manufacturing operations at our Rocket Motor Manufacturing facility located in the Promontory, Utah facility. This position will occasionally support the Clearfield, Copper Crossing and Bacchus locations. Candidate must be willing to travel to all 4 campuses and be on site. This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below. As a Maintenance Reliability Engineer, you will specialize in various types of automated mechanical/electrical components and manufacturing equipment/facilities. Develop and implement machine monitoring strategies to support the reliability centered maintenance program to predict machine failures before they happen using vibration, temperature, and other variable analysis. Review existing manufacturing equipment and become completely familiar with the OEM’s manufacturing build protocol as it relates to machine function. Provide emphasis to ensure that the correct preventative maintenance procedures are in place as it relates to the mechanical and electrical systems and recommend all critical spare parts to keep the plant operational on a 24/7 basis. This position works to ensure that all manufacturing equipment maintains a high level of machine uptime. There is considerable latitude for independent action and decision making. You will support our current facility and allow it to grow to the next level of operations and production. You will prepare presentations and reports detailing the Operational Equipment Effectiveness on assets you support. You will aid in developing standard specifications for future equipment purchases.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years’ experience with manufacturing processes, equipment, or manufacturing facilities support/maintenance; 3 years with a Master’s degree (for Level 3) OR Minimum of 8 years’ experience with manufacturing processes, equipment, or manufacturing facilities support/maintenance; 6 years with a Master’s degree (for Level 4).
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Basic understanding of various types of manufacturing equipment.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
Understanding of CAPEX engineering projects or equipment installation.
Experience interacting with craftsmen, maintenance planners, and management.
Understanding of reliability concepts (i.e., MTTR, MTBF, probability of failure, condition monitoring, etc.)
Experience with CMMS/EAM and equipment failure data analysis
Ability to negotiate and consult with vendors as required to maintain and repair mechanical equipment.
Proficient in Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, PowerBI.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Reliability Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with Ignition, Canary, Python, or other Industrial IoT technology.
Experience with predictive analytics / machine learning.
Experience with PLCs and generating tags.
Experience with additive manufacturing.
Experience with CAD software.
Experience with high and low voltage electrical systems.
Experience leading high functioning cross functional teams.
Experience implementing CMMS/EAM in an organization.
Experience with CNC equipment and control system including Allen-Bradley, FANUC, and Siemens.
Experience in installing, commissioning, supporting or maintaining industrial manufacturing equipment

Responsibilities

Develop and implement machine monitoring strategies to support the reliability centered maintenance program to predict machine failures before they happen using vibration, temperature, and other variable analysis.
Review existing manufacturing equipment and become completely familiar with the OEM’s manufacturing build protocol as it relates to machine function.
Provide emphasis to ensure that the correct preventative maintenance procedures are in place as it relates to the mechanical and electrical systems and recommend all critical spare parts to keep the plant operational on a 24/7 basis.
Ensure that all manufacturing equipment maintains a high level of machine uptime.
Prepare presentations and reports detailing the Operational Equipment Effectiveness on assets you support.
Aid in developing standard specifications for future equipment purchases.