Principal Engineer Process

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SAP

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 is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join us as a Principal Engineer Process– Manufacturing Engineering (Advanced EO) based on-site in Rolling Meadows, IL.

Manufacturing Engineers thrive in an environment of daily unique challenges and close proximity to products. Engineers who do well in this setting enjoy seeing their work perform in a test or a product, collaborate and communicate well across functions, and are innovative problem solvers. Best suited to this role are those who enjoy learning and bring a sense of urgency and energy to their tasks.

This position will support efforts associated with assembling Electro-Optical Infrared (EOIR) production hardware in a dynamic, fast-paced and technically challenging production environment.

Behavioral Traits sought out:

• The Manufacturing Process Engineers are expected to be problem solvers with the ability to provide results that are innovative and often achieved through collaboration across functional groups.
• We seek individuals with proven excellence in the following 6 core competencies:
• a) High levels of Self-accountability and Ownership
• b) Acts with Speed
• c) Responds to Challenges with Resilience
• d) Leads with Courage
• e) Sets vision for the assigned products
• f) Builds a High Performing Team

This position will be full-time, on-site at our Rolling Meadows, IL. location. 

This position is contingent upon funding/contract award, special access program, and acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers' requirements prior to start.

What you will get to do:

• Process Development: Interpret new design drawings/CAD models and generate the first revision of Manufacturing Engineering Work Instructions, Routers, Tooling/Fixturing and Equipment specific to opto-mechanical assemblies.
• Design Feedback: Identify design improvements for manufacturability to reduce assembly complexity and costs. Engage with Design Engineering to successfully incorporate changes.
• Support to Production: Coordinate with Design Engineering, Production technician, Project Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Quality organizations to build EOIR products and provide solutions to support nonconformance repair procedures.
• Continuous improvement: Review of quality metrics to identify and lead efforts needed to implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, cycle time, and defects.
• Project management: Leading and reporting day-to-day process engineering efforts, providing executive level presentation on current state of a project or on a plan to resolve a production level issue, performing earned value on non-recurring activities.

The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational, communication and leadership skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of management and individual contributors.

Basic Qualifications for the Principal Engineer Process (Advanced EO):

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Electrical Engineering or related STEM field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; OR a Master of Science (MS) degree in equivalent fields and minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with opto-mechanical assembly and alignment, including related equipment and processes such as alignment telescopes, interferometers, optical potting, clean room protocols, optical inspection, lens manufacturing, etc.
• Experience interpreting mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Experience in managing small to medium scale projects or leading continuous improvement projects.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Clearance with additional customer specified clearance prior to start. 
• US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications for the Principal Engineer Process (Advanced EO):

• 5 or more years of experience in electronic hardware Manufacturing environment
• Experience in creating process work instructions or developing/improving manufacturing processes
• Experience performing earned value/CAM efforts.
• Demonstrated successful experience in Capital Project Management
• Experience with Manufacturing software planning tools such as SAP
• Experience in facilities planning
• Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action methods.

#MPR

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00

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.