Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Principal or Senior Principal Manufacturing Engineer based at our Charlottesville, VA campus.
The Manufacturing Engineer will join the Machining and Fabrication Manufacturing Engineering Team within the Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability Division and will develop and maintain technical solutions for the manufacturing of machined/fabricated components using milling, sheet metal, welding, and forming equipment. This position will also interact with stakeholders and manufacturing leadership for metrics reporting and issue resolution.
What You'll Get To Do:
Lead the development and improvement of manufacturing processes and procedures for complex machined components using milling, sheet metal forming, welding, and coating processes
Design sequence of operations and specifies procedures for the fabrication of parts, tools, equipment and other functions affecting product performance
Perform continuous improvement activities focused on cost/schedule savings during manufacturing
Perform root cause and corrective action plans using industry standard techniques
Provide guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques
Interface directly with operators, cell supervisors and others on the shop floor in a production environment
Travel to suppliers as required, to achieve positive outcomes
Foster a collaborative culture that sustains momentum around engagement, problem solving, and continuous improvement
Serve as a lead role for Manufacturing Engineering Department and a role model for NG Values
This position may be filled at a level 3 (Principal) or 4 (Senior Principal) based on the qualifications below.
This position is on site only, with a 7:00AM start time.
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Basic Qualifications for the Principal Manufacturing Engineer:
Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering. Candidates with a Master's degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering and candidates with an Associate's degree and a minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering will also be considered.
Experience with manufacturing, or process design, of machined and fabricated components from raw material
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings
Experience in CAD and CAM software
Experience with shop floor support
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance
US Citizenship is required.
Basic Qualifications for the Senior Principal Manufacturing Engineer:
Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering. Candidates with a Master's degree and a minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering and candidates with an Associate's degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering will also be considered.
Experience with manufacturing, or process design, of machined and fabricated components from raw material
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings
Experience in CAD and CAM software
Experience with shop floor support
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance
US Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications for Both Levels:
Bachelor's Degree in a related STEM field
Experience with ISO 9001/AS9100 Quality Management System certification process
Experience with leading capability reviews for new incoming work into a manufacturing plant
Experience with leading process development and improvement within area of expertise
Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) procedures
Experience using Siemens Teamcenter PLM
Experience facilitating Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) activities
Experience with model based designs and/or digital transformation
Defense industry experience
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or Master Black Belt
Experience auditing and improving manufacturing processes
Experience in any of the following software: SigmaNest, MasterCAM, Siemens NX, AutoCAD, SAP
Experience with 5-axis CAM programming
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availa