Manufacturing Systems Engineer

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Mesa, AZ, USA
In-Office
79K-119K Annually
Junior
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Lead technical planning and integration of digital manufacturing systems (ERP/MRP/MES/IT-OT) for medium caliber cannon production. Define requirements, manage project plans, create process diagrams, perform system testing, analyze process KPIs, and support sustainment of factory systems.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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 is currently seeking a Manufacturing Systems Engineer to lead the technical planning and integration of our digital manufacturing landscape for our Medium Caliber Cannon production programs in our Mesa, AZ facility.  

In this role, you will bridge the gap between IT/OT and the shop floor, ensuring our production systems—including ERP, MRP, and MES—are implemented and optimized. You will act as a key architect of our digital factory, following projects from conceptual design through long-term sustainment.

This career opportunity is a great fit for a self-motivated, proactive individual who wants to plan, develop, and execute operations and manufacturing processes in our gun assembly and barrel manufacturing facility.  Our engineers work in a high exposure, fast paced, and exciting environment that involves hands-on technical challenges, problem solving, and inter-department collaborations.  The candidate will apply strong engineering fundamentals and demonstrate clear communication with those they interact with.  If you thrive on attention to detail and want different challenges each day, this is the place for you.

Position Description:

  • Provide technical planning for implementation and application of Manufacturing Systems (ERP, MRP, MES, IT/OT, RFID, product labeling, etc)

  • Develop and publish requirements for Manufacturing System implementation

  • Develop and status project planning for Manufacturing System implementation

  • Follow projects through all manufacturing readiness level phases from conceptual design through sustainment, maintenance and support

  • Develop process diagrams for Manufacturing Systems

  • Understand interactions between Manufacturing Systems

  • Plan and perform system level testing for new features, patches, and continuous improvement

  • Acts as Subject Matter Expert on Manufacturing Systems such as Solumina MES, SAP (MBOM, Part Master, Routings)

  • Focus on emerging manufacturing capabilities and digital technologies

  • Understand, develop, and perform data analysis for key process indicators

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of experience, a Master’s degree plus 0 years of experience, or a PhD plus 0 years of experience

  • Engineering experience in supporting a production environment

  • Experience working with Manufacturing Systems software (ERP, MRP, MES)

  • Proven partnership/collaboration skills and ability to partner with cross functional disciplines within a team

  • Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, presentation)

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with MES and/or software that maintains routings and production data

  • Experience with MRP software (SAP, CostPoint, etc)

  • Experience with PLM Software (Teamcenter, Windchill, etc)

  • Experience with using 3D modeling software (Solidworks, NX, Pro-E, etc)

  • Experience working with Aerospace/Military standards and implementation of standards across cross-functional teams

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00

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

  • Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of experience (or Master's/PhD with 0 years)
  • Engineering experience supporting a production environment
  • Experience working with Manufacturing Systems software (ERP, MRP, MES)
  • Proven partnership and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
  • Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, presentation)
  • Experience with MES and/or software that maintains routings and production data
  • Experience with MRP software (SAP, CostPoint, etc.)
  • Experience with PLM software (Teamcenter, Windchill)
  • Experience using 3D modeling software (SolidWorks, NX, Pro-E)
  • Experience with Aerospace/Military standards and cross-functional implementation

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.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.

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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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