Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector has an immediate need for 2nd shift Manufacturing Process Engineer 3 to support the Final Assembly area within manufacturing. The primary location is our Linthicum, MD facility.
The Manufacturing Process Engineer has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to:
Process Development:
•Developing new and maintaining, or improving, existing manufacturing processes with a focus on production capabilities and affordability
•Providing ROI justification for process improvements
•Creating and managing project plans (tasks, resources and schedules) for process development activities
•Creating and documenting designs for custom tooling
•Specifying, identifying and procuring new manufacturing equipment for production readiness and preparing equipment for production
•Developing and optimizing process parameters
•Developing/revising process documentation and work instructions
Factory Support:
•Monitoring process yields and cost, recommending and implementing quality improvements to drive improved metrics
•Solving of manufacturing problems (related to materials, designs, equipment and tooling, training and instructions) to support production
•Assisting with the training of new personnel and participation in the design of operation training materials
•Supporting factory maintenance personnel with the troubleshooting and repair of process equipment
Design and Engineering Support:
•Recommending product design improvements required to produce advanced microelectronics products
•Documenting state-of-the-art process capabilities and guidelines for product designers
•Participating in design producibility reviews for new products
Miscellaneous:
•Providing supplier support, as needed, to resolve issues within supply base
•Providing Request for Proposal (RFP) input specifically as it relates to Non-Recurring Engineering (RE) requirements such as tooling, capital equipment and/or new process development
The chosen candidate must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high visibility environment; work well in a team environment; and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Basic Qualifications for a Principle Manufacturing Process Engineer 3:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other related STEM area and at least 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or related area - OR - a Master's degree with 3+ years of experience.
Must have fluency in MS Office software applications.
3D Solid Modeling experience using a CAD software.
Candidate must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.
U.S. citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications:
•Experience developing manufacturing processes for cable assemblies, control panels, and/or electro-mechanical assemblies
•Familiarity with J-STD and MIL-STD requirements
•Large tooling design experience
•Structural Aircraft assembly background/experience
•3D modeling experience in Unigraphics/NX
•3D modeling experience with assembly tooling, concept development, and tool creation
•Experience with the Teamcenter Manufacturing tool suite and Manufacturing Process Planning
•Familiarity with Design of Experiment (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and 6 sigma concepts for process development and control
•Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00The 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 in Engineering or related STEM and 5+ years manufacturing/process engineering experience OR Master's degree with 3+ years experience
- Fluency in MS Office
- 3D solid modeling experience using CAD software
- Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Experience developing manufacturing processes for cable assemblies, control panels, and/or electro-mechanical assemblies
- Familiarity with J-STD and MIL-STD requirements
- Large tooling design experience and 3D modeling for assembly tooling/tool creation
- Structural aircraft assembly background/experience
- 3D modeling experience in Unigraphics/NX
- Experience with Teamcenter Manufacturing tool suite and Manufacturing Process Planning
- Familiarity with DOE, SPC, and Six Sigma concepts
- Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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