Sr Principal Engineer Manufacturing Systems

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

58d•$135,800 - $203,600•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 Mission Systems Manufacturing Engineering is seeking a Sr Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer to join the Operations Team. The Manufacturing Systems Engineer will be responsible for shaping and executing the Product Line strategy across the Airborne Multifunction Sensors (AMS) division as well as consulting as a subject matter expert on capital projects, MTA and IRAD efforts. The Manufacturing Systems Engineering must perform in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high visibility operation. They must be able to communicate written and verbally, have a passion for people, innovation, and excellence, along with the ability to effectively collaborate with multiple disciplines to solve complex issues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a related STEM field and a minimum of 8+ years or more of relevant professional experience or 6 years or more with a Master's degree.
Experience with processes and materials used to make Actively Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESA) including semiconductor technology, microelectronic assembly, printed circuit board fabrication, surface mount technology, electromechanical assembly, and materials for RF performance.
Experience in manufacturing system engineering processes and products throughout the program life cycle, as well as providing technical leadership and guidance.
Experience with NCTA, CRAD, and Capital project including submittal and execution.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
US Citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of manufacturing process engineering related experience
Experience with Line Replaceable Units (LRU) manufacturing
Experience with new product development
Experience with functional electrical test and Test Design Engineering (TDE)
Experience as a Manufacturing Leader in many of the phases of acquisition, design, integration, and execution.
Experience providing operations guidance and mentorship to technical engineering peers
Experience with analytical problem decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, solution implementation
Experience showcasing a project’s capabilities & benefits to existing and potential customers to secure funding & support development activities
Active Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

Engaging with the AMS business units during pre-proposal, proposal, and early execution program phases to offer insight into higher yielding, novel, and evolving manufacturing processes.
Developing a Manufacturing Plan for each phase of the program
Performing a Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA)
Leading design for automation efforts
Cost Modeling and Design to Cost activities
Deploying digital transformation of MSE work products for the use of efficient and successful manufacturing planning
Identifying producibility gaps between current and required capabilities for executing on new hardware, then developing Manufacturing Maturity Plans (MMP) to address these gaps. MMPs will include but not be limited to execution of Affordability, Manufacturing Planning, NCTA Planning, Capital Planning and Strategic Sourcing Efforts.
Ensure success of critical Technology Demonstrator builds in the factory for AMS programs
Establishment of NCTA, CRAD, and Capital funding plans that ensure execution readiness for AMS programs in the factory and supply base