Staff Manufacturing Engineer - 18220

Northrop Grumman•Elkton, MD

5d•$153,600 - $230,400•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer. This position will be located in Elkton, MD. Please be aware that this position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) and obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. The ideal candidate is a team player, but also a strong independent contributor with strong leadership skills, demonstrated problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills and a proactive, detail-oriented approach. This position will be located at the Supplier site Elkton, MD.

Requirements

Bachelors degree with 12 years of relevant experience, OR a Masters degree and 10 years of relevant experience, OR a PhD and 8 years of relevant experience.
Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Experience with design reviews, process-control documentation, work instructions, and Bills of Materials.
Experience with Siemens NX/CPLM or similar tools and a Manufacturing Execution System (MES).

Nice To Haves

Active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
Experience with cruise missiles.
Understanding of MRAs and establishing Manufacturing Readiness Levels per DoD customer requirements.
Demonstrated experience working in a model-based manufacturing digital environment.
Demonstrated project-management experience and experience resolving manufacturing process issues while training operators on new processes.

Responsibilities

Lead and participate in design reviews, providing feedback on mechanical/electrical designs to ensure deployability, manufacturability, and compliance with industry and DoD standards.
Perform power-budget analyses and develop/maintain detailed work and installation instructions, procedures, and CONOPS for equipment deployment and checkout.
Develop, evaluate, and implement manufacturing and deployment processes, including research, design, modification, testing, and integration of commercial tools/equipment.
Conduct root-cause investigations, implement corrective actions, and apply Lean and statistical process-control techniques to improve safety, quality, cost, and efficiency.
Coordinate with integration teams, suppliers, and customers (military/government) to develop manufacturing-readiness plans, MRAs, and project schedules aligned with the Integrated Master Schedule.
Provide on-site engineering support during field installations, train operators on new processes, and ensure successful deployment of Sentinel and other system components.
Create and present technical analyses, design concepts, and status reports to leadership and stakeholders for approval and decision-making.
Collaborate with Design Engineering to adapt designs for practical manufacturing, tooling, and field-deployable solutions.
Develop and maintain program documentation, including Bills of Materials, process-control documents, and compliance records per the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) Statement of Work.
Serve as a subject-matter expert, offering advanced technological ideas and ensuring adherence to engineering and manufacturing-development requirements.