Sr Principal Engineer Process

Northrop Grumman•Rolling Meadows, IL

1d•$123,400 - $185,000•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 Mission Systems sector is looking for a Senior Principal Manufacturing Process Engineer located on-site in Rolling Meadows, IL who will lead efforts needed in standing up, modifying and/or sustaining assembly/process capabilities for aerial, military-grade, or space-grade Electronic Warfare Systems and Subsystems.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Electrical Engineering or related degree with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience; OR a Master of Science (MS) degree in equivalent fields and minimum 6 years of relevant experience.
Experience interpreting drawings and specifications.
Experience in creating process work instructions, developing/improving manufacturing processes, and/or working in a design or systems environment with limited assistance.
Experience in leading medium scale projects or leading continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience in working with multidisciplinary teams.
Must be willing to get CAM certified within 3 months from start.
United States citizenship required.
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.

Nice To Haves

CAM certification and experience performing earned value/CAM efforts preferred.
Experience with leading executive presentations.
Proven excellence with Root Cause Corrective Action methods.
Prior experience troubleshooting Circuit Card Assemblies.
Proven experience in encapsulation processes.
Demonstrated excellence and/or education in use of the DMAIC process.
Active DoD Security Clearance but not required.

Responsibilities

Shaping bids during proposal phase and collaborating with cross functions to achieve producibility in new and updated product design.
Developing a plan/roadmap to address KPIs for identified assemblies by leading cross-functional discussions, preparing ROI/business case and pursuing funding where needed.
Leading & driving to on schedule and on budget completion of non-recurring process engineering work packages and capital projects.
Performing Earned Value to track progress and put mitigation in place to address schedule or cost risks.
Reporting progress at multiple levels of leadership.
Generate and maintain/revise Manufacturing Engineering Process Specifications, Work Instructions, Routers, Tooling/Fixturing and Equipment.
Ability to interface/communicate with multiple levels of leadership, clients, and vendors.