Process Engineer

Northrop Grumman • Rolling Meadows, IL

6d • $79,600 - $119,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Process Engineer for its Manufacturing Engineering team in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. The role supports products including Electro-Optical Distributed Aperture (EO DAS), Internal FLIR Targeting System (IFTS), and Electro-Optical Subsystem (EOSS) systems. The engineer will work with electronic and electro-optical equipment and systems, including lasers, infrared sensors, fiber optics, production equipment, and test equipment.

The position supports the repair and sustainment of EO DAS sensors and integrated FLIR targeting systems; develops and validates manufacturing processes and custom fixtures; and creates and maintains manufacturing engineering documentation. The engineer provides technical guidance to production technicians, troubleshoots hardware and analyzes failures, works with suppliers to resolve technical issues, and applies performance metrics and continuous-improvement methods to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Travel is required approximately 10% of the time. No relocation assistance is available. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline and at least 2 years of relevant work experience, or a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience in process development, fixture design, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with hardware design and manufacturing.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with infrared camera systems and their internal workings.
• Experience in laser welding.
• Experience using SAP.
• Experience with electro-optical systems.
• Northrop Grumman work experience.
• Experience in testing and validating electronic or circuit card assemblies.
• Technical writing expertise, including creating work instructions.
• Experience with Microsoft Project and Earned Value Management.
• Experience with engineering software tools such as NX or other CAD software.
• Active security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, procure, test, maintain, and improve electronic and electro-optical equipment, including lasers, infrared sensors, fiber-optic systems, and associated test hardware.
• Support repair and sustainment of Electro-Optical Distributed Aperture (EO DAS) sensors and integrated FLIR targeting systems.
• Design and validate manufacturing processes and custom fixtures.
• Create and maintain manufacturing engineering documentation, including change notices, routing instructions, and electronic work instructions.
• Provide technical guidance and engineering assessments to production technicians on failure analysis, process methodology, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot production hardware to identify root causes and recommend corrective measures.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve technical hardware issues.
• Develop and analyze performance metrics to identify cost-reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Apply continuous-improvement techniques, including Six Sigma and Lean, to reduce costs and improve production efficiency.

Benefits

• Health plan and health insurance coverage.
• Savings plan.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Education assistance.
• Training and development.
• 9/80 work schedule where available.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level