Manufacturing Engineer (Level 2 or Level 3)

Posted One Month Ago
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El Segundo, CA, USA
In-Office
104K-155K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Support supply-base technical management for mechanical commodities: source selection, supplier capability assessments and audits, onboarding new suppliers, resolve technical supplier challenges, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and global supply chain teams. Travel up to 25%.
Summary Generated by Built In
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 Aerospace Systems Sector has an opening for a Principal Manufacturing Engineering to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.

This position is located in El Segundo, CA.  This position is responsible for supply base technical management related to acquiring military hardware requirements. This position requires a motivated self-starter able to work independently and as a team player who can multi-task and communicate effectively with varying levels of program.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide sourcing recommendation to general procurement and major subcontract internal customers utilizing strategic sourcing tools.

  • Identifying and on-boarding new sources of supply for assigned commodities.

  • Conducting capability assessments, performing supplier audits and performance monitoring of suppliers for assigned commodities.

  • Support of mechanical commodities in strategic sourcing group.

  • Travel required up to 25%.

Required Skills:

  • Working knowledge of at least one of the following commodities: Machined parts, Machined Structures, Composites, Sheet Metal, Tooling

  • Work effectively with engineering, quality, and GSC organizations to help resolve technical supplier challenges

  • Support successful execution with Global Supply Chain and Supplier Quality organizations through the source selection and acquisition cycles.

Basic Qualifications Level 3:

  • Bachelor’s Degree is Science and 5 years of relevant engineering experience in procurement support, tooling evaluation, and technical liaison roles ; or Masters Degree and 3 years of relevant engineering experience in procurement support, tooling evaluation, and technical liaison roles

  • Support successful execution with Global Supply Chain and Supplier Quality organizations through the source selection and acquisition cycles.

  • Demonstrated experience in interpreting engineering drawings and CAD models for fabrication of parts.

  • Model based experience with Siemens NX and/or CATIA and PLM environments.

  • Experience using SAP, Windows software packages, and databases to fetch data.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret clearance.

 
Preferred Experiences:

  • Prior operational manufacturing experience for fabrication and/or assembly.

  • Understanding of post-production processing requirement and familiarity with NADCAP (i.e., Chemical, Heat Treat, paint …)

  • ASME Y14.5 GD&T certification

  • In-depth experienced navigating transactions in SAP to extract data.

  • Knowledge of FAR & DFAR requirements

  • Knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 requirements

  • Active U.S. Government Secret clearance and prior related work experience.

Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

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.

Skills Required

  • Working knowledge of machined parts, machined structures, composites, sheet metal, or tooling
  • Ability to work effectively with engineering, quality, and Global Supply Chain organizations to resolve technical supplier challenges
  • Support source selection and acquisition cycles with Global Supply Chain and Supplier Quality
  • Bachelor's degree and 5 years relevant engineering experience, or Master's degree and 3 years relevant engineering experience (procurement support, tooling evaluation, technical liaison)
  • Experience interpreting engineering drawings and CAD models for fabrication
  • Model based experience with Siemens NX and/or CATIA and PLM environments
  • Experience using SAP, Windows software packages, and databases to fetch data
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance / U.S. Citizenship required
  • Prior operational manufacturing experience for fabrication and/or assembly
  • Understanding of post-production processing requirements and familiarity with NADCAP
  • ASME Y14.5 GD&T certification
  • In-depth experience navigating transactions in SAP to extract data
  • Knowledge of FAR and DFAR requirements
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 / AS9100 requirements
  • Active U.S. Government Secret clearance and prior related work experience

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
  • Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.

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The Company
HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
85,636 Employees

What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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