Northrop Grumman, Space Systems, is currently seeking Process Manufacturing Engineers also known as Energetics Engineer (Level 2) or Principal (Level 3) to join our Process Engineering Rocket Motor Manufacturing team. This position will be located at our Bacchus facility located in Magna, Utah.
Role Description & Responsibilities:
- Develop and improve manufacturing processes for the production of solid rocket motors and other energetic products
- Demonstrate and instill a strong safety culture in daily operations
- Continuously improving manufacturing processes using Lean Six Sigma methodology
- Performing root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations to permanently eliminate defects using root cause analysis tools
- Working with concurrent engineering team to create Build-to-Packages (i.e. engineering and planning documents)
- Authoring, updating and reviewing shop floor planning
- Preparing and presenting technical presentations to leadership and external customers for review and approval
- Monitoring production events and utilizing SPC tools to ensure process control
- Developing and incorporating process improvements, disseminating lessons learned to team and ensuring improvements are incorporated
- Troubleshooting production, tooling, and facility issues and implementing solutions
- Leading design, checkout, qualification and implementation of new or modified tooling or equipment
Skills & Qualifications
- Self-Starter that takes initiative to complete tasks and assignments with little supervision
- Good problem-solving skills and strong oral and written communication skills
- Experience working with energetics, rubbers, composites, metals, adhesives, primers, and coatings
- Good organization and multi-tasking skills
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques
- Interpreting blueprints and specifications, GD&T standards
- Proficient in 3D modeling software
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Statistical Process Controls (SPC)
- Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience writing electronic shop instructions
This position can be filled at either level 2 or Level 3
Basic Qualifications for Level 2 (Energetics Engineer)
- B.S. degree in a STEM discipline plus 2 years of experience. 0 years of experience with a master’s degree.
Basic Qualifications or Level 3 (Principal Energetics Engineer)
- B.S. degree in a STEM discipline plus 5 years of experience. 3 years of experience with a master’s degree.
- Experience in solid rocket motor manufacturing (propellant mixing, propellant casting, rocket motor final assembly, propellant-to-insulator case bond systems, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Manufacturing Planning and MRP/ERP (Costpoint, SAP, etc) software
- Experience with PLM Software (Teamcenter, Windchill, etc.)
- Experience with using 3D modeling software (Solidworks, NX, Pro-E, etc.)
- Experience working with Aerospace standards and the implementation of standards across cross-functional teams
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package, including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline
- Two years of experience with a bachelor's degree for Level 2
- Zero years of experience with a master's degree for Level 2
- Five years of experience with a bachelor's degree for Level 3
- Three years of experience with a master's degree for Level 3
- Solid rocket motor manufacturing experience for Level 3
- Experience with energetics, rubbers, composites, metals, adhesives, primers, and coatings
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing techniques
- Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, and GD&T standards
- Proficiency in 3D modeling software
- Statistical Process Control experience
- Experience writing electronic shop instructions
- Strong problem-solving, communication, organization, multitasking, and interpersonal skills
- Experience with manufacturing planning and MRP/ERP software such as Costpoint or SAP
- Experience with PLM software such as Teamcenter or Windchill
- Experience using 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks, NX, or Pro/ENGINEER
- Experience with aerospace standards and implementing standards across cross-functional teams
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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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