Principal Engineer Manufacturing

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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 Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer for the inertial measurement system (IMU) for the Sentinel (GBSD) program located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Sentinel is a cutting-edge national security program that delivers resilient, next-generation capabilities to protect our nation’s most critical missions against evolving threats.

What You'll Get to Do:

• Ownership of manufacturing documentation including process control plans, assembly instructions, SAP routers, general process instructions and equipment use procedures for a large development program.
• Support and develop the proficiency of direct labor assembly technicians, test technicians and inspectors.
• Design manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining and material handling.
• Control manufacturing processes through the use of quality and statistical analysis tools and continual improvement initiatives.
• Identify process failure modes and effects analysis (FMECA), follow root cause and corrective action (RCCA) processes, assist in failure review boards (FRB) and closed loop failure reporting and corrective actions (FRACAS).
• Determine the requirements and support the procurement of tooling and process equipment.
• Investigate and initiate corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality.
• Collaboratively work with design engineering to ensure and enhance manufacturability, productivity and throughput.
• Ensure processes and procedures comply with customer requirements, design requirements and  follow regulations and company policy.
• Develop manufacturing process maturity using manufacturing readiness assessments.

The Ideal Candidate will be detail oriented and will have the ability to function as a self-starter and demonstrate ownership of assignments and responsibilities. They would also have excellent written and oral communication skills to create clear and understandable manufacturing procedures for operators and the ability to work in a development program with constant change and evolving requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in STEM related field with 5 years of experience, Masters degree in STEM related field with 3 years of experience, or PhD in STEM related field with 1 year of experience.
• Prior experience in the ownership of manufacturing documentation including process control plans, assembly instructions, manufacturing routers, general process instructions and equipment use procedures.
• Experience supporting and developing the proficiency of direct labor (i.e assembly technicians, test technicians and inspectors).
• Experience designing manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Experience collaborating with design engineering to ensure and enhance manufacturability, productivity and throughput. 
• Demonstrated ability to understand engineering drawings, process specifications, part lists and technical documents.
• Experience determining root cause and implement corrective actions.
• Experience using desktop applications (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Adobe, CAD Software, etc.)
• US Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret level clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using Solidworks or Siemens NX 3D modeling system.
• Experience using SAP or other enterprise resource planning software (ERP).
• Experience developing and documenting assembly processes and procedures.
• Experience working in a department of defense development program with strict customer/process requirements.
• Experience working with configuration-controlled documents.
• Experience designing manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining and material handling.
• Sound understanding of engineering fundamentals.
• Working in a AS9100 certified manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting development programs.
• Have an active DoD secret clearance.

What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. 

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

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Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

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.