Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking an Energetics Manufacturing Engineer Level 4 to join our team in Promontory, UT. The role as the Lead Quality Engineer is to oversee a team of quality engineers to support organizational and program deliverables. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. No relocation is available.
The Energetics MFG Engineer (Quality Engineer) 4 is responsible for focusing on developing, establishing and maintaining Mission Assurance policies and procedures, processes and controls thereby ensuring both performance and quality of manufactured products conform to established company, international (AS9100), and governmental requirements, as well as lasting customer satisfaction.
In this job:
- Engineer must understand all safety risks of the process and design the processes such that safety risks are mitigated or eliminated. All processes must meet the minimum standard as outlined in (HOPs) Hazards Operation Standard. Understands and complies with DOD4145.26 ATF.
- Supports cross function matrixed investigation teams with emphasis on root cause analysis, process failure modes, non-conformances and effective analysis.
- Understand the design intent, failure modes, requirements and specifications of the product as well as the manufacturing processes, process controls, statistics, SPC, and quality inspections.
- Provide expertise and guidance in interpreting governmental regulations, agency guidelines and internal policies/procedures to assure compliance and will serve as liaison between Promontory S&MA and various other organizations including some government agencies.
- Work directly with operating entities to ensure that inspections, statistical process control analyses, and audits are conducted on a continuing basis as specified to enforce requirements, meet specifications, and improve processing
- Achieve and maintain Material Review Board (MRB) membership for relevant programs
- Mentor/develop quality engineers within the Promontory Value Stream engineering team
- Other duties as assigned
This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.
Basic Qualifications for Level 4:
- Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with manufacturing processes
- Expert level of command media to meet deliverables
- Ability to complete deliverables within the rigorous timeline
- Proficiency in leading teams to deliver complex projects on time
- Skilled at steering multiple complex initiatives simultaneously from conception to delivery
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques
- Experience working with energetic materials and processes.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00The 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 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.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 8 years' experience OR Master's with 6 years OR PhD with 4 years
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
- 100% onsite work in Promontory, UT; position cannot accommodate telecommute; no relocation assistance
- Knowledge of AS9100 quality standards, statistical process control (SPC), inspections and audits
- Understanding and compliance with Hazards Operation Standard (HOPs) and DOD4145.26 ATF
- Achieve and maintain Material Review Board (MRB) membership for relevant programs
- Experience with manufacturing processes
- Experience working with energetic materials and processes
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing techniques
- Proven ability to lead teams, mentor engineers, and deliver complex projects on schedule
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