Principal/Tool Designer - Level 2 or 3

Northrop Grumman•Clearfield, UT

12d•$81,000 - $129,000•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. Northrop Grumman Space Systems designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures. Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently recruiting for a Principal/Tool Designer Modeler (Level 2 or Level 3) to join our team at the Clearfield, Utah location.

Requirements

Minimum of a High Diploma with 6 years of experience OR bachelor’s degree with 2 years’ experience (Level 2)
Minimum of a High Diploma with 9 years of experience OR bachelor’s degree with 5 years’ experience (Level 3)
Experience in 3D CAD modeling using standard commercial CAD software
Experience in 2D drafting and drawing creation from 3D models
Experience modifying existing 2D drawings and 3D CAD models
Experience in design and fabrication of special tooling and related equipment.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate vendor and equipment capability and ability to perform required tasks to include production of tooling as well as unique aerospace part production
NX modeling and drafting experience
Crisp and concise communication skills to convey designs and share project status
Desire, i.e. passion, to build and manufacture support hardware
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills in managing time, projects and resources
Leadership ability
Technical attention to detail
Drive and motivation to be proactive in problem solving and continuous improvement
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in Mechanical Design or similar
NX CAD modeling software
Siemens TeamCenter Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software
Proficiency in ASME Y14.5 (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, GD&T)
Proficiency with welded assemblies, weld symbols and dimensioning of weldments
Parametric modeling in CAD to automate CAD model creation
Knowledge of programming for CAD Software to automate routine processes

Responsibilities

Interface with review team to assure customer satisfaction with design
Work alongside the engineering and manufacturing team to ensure overall program quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved
Work with internal Customers to design, model and drawft needed support equipment for new and existing programs
Developing tooling concepts, to meet customer requirements
Work closely with Tool Engineers to create 3D CAD models and 2D final drawings
Understand/monitor cost and schedule
Review engineering drawings and designs for manufacturability
Implement Design for Manufacturing into all designs to reduce cost and schedule
Support vendors as needed during fabrication
Inspect tool configuration for drawing compliance, including fit, form and function
Support continuous improvement
Support Operations and Process Engineering in the use of all tooling