Energetics Engineer / Principal Energetics Engineer Manufacturing

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 Defense systems armament systems business unit in Elk River, MN is seeking an energetics engineer level 2 or 3.

You'll get to join the Manufacturing LAP (Load-Assemble-Pack) team to support production activities. This role focuses on equipment support, new project (capital) implementation and process improvements over typical manufacturing line and product support. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing with the ability to create detailed work instructions, troubleshoot equipment failures, lead projects from start to finish, and provide work direction to technicians.

Our Elk River site consists of a serene 3,200 acres, with over 20 active buildings, and numerous projects supporting development, manufacturing and testing for Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems Division. Our Manufacturing Engineering team works to continuously improve, support, and maintain manufacturing activities of Medium Caliber Ammunition and Warhead production through a variety of self-directed daily tasks and larger team projects. This role supports 1st shift operations on a 4/10 schedule.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Act as a project manager to coordinate internal functional disciplines including Program Personnel, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Test and LAP (Manufacturing) Technicians. 
• Act as a liaison engineer interface between onsite Manufacturing activities and offsite Development / Product Engineering teams.  Standard work may consist of: 
  • Performing Basis of Estimate’s documenting and explaining how a cost estimate for project or product was developed. 
  • Leading daily or weekly meetings to communicate manufacturing issues, design requirements, equipment capability and other day to day activities. 
  • Assisting with technical disposition of non-conforming product for internal or external sources. 
  • Development and release of assembly work instructions based on Program design requests. 
  • Ensuring incoming work requests are complete, accurate and consistent. 
  • Budget monitoring and trend tracking.  
• Identification of equipment and / or process improvements to increase overall capability through functional understanding of the products designed and produced on site. 
• Lead new programs through multiple safety review boards to gain approval for energetic mfg.    
• Perform process failure investigations to determine where the process breaks down, brainstorm and propose process improvements, and implement procedural updates to prevent future failures. 
• Applies knowledge of engineering and scientific methods, theories and research techniques in the investigation of technical problems and implementation of appropriate automation solutions. 

Please note this position may be filled as a level 2 or level 3 salary grade depending on the candidate’s education and/or years of experience.

Basic Qualifications

• Level 2- Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical or related Engineering field plus 2+ years of experience with Manufacturing of mechanical devices, systems and automation; or Master’s degree plus 0 years of experience
• Level 3- Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical or related Engineering field plus 5 years of experience with Manufacturing of mechanical devices, systems and automation; or Master’s degree plus 3 years of experience
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance (US Citizenship required)
• Demonstrated experience in:
  • manufacturing and production of mechanical components and/or automated systems.
  • troubleshooting and investigation of equipment and process failures.
• As a responsible party to ATF, obtain coverage under Safe Explosive Act as employee possessor/responsible person upon starting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a regulated industry (Defense, Medical, etc.). 
• Experience with equipment verification and validation (IQ, OQ, PQ). 
• product design verification, inspection and non-conformance handling protocols experience
• drafting hazard analysis, risk assessments and / or PFMEA experience
• Experience with hazardous materials or environments, specifically energetic and explosive materials.

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

The 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 availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.