Northrop Grumman, Space Systems, is currently seeking a Sr. Principal Energetics Engineer (level 4) or Principal (Level 3) to join our Rocket Motor Nozzle Manufacturing team. This position will be located at our facility located in Promontory, Utah.
Role Description & Responsibilities:
- Able to demonstrate and instill a strong safety culture in daily operations
- Developing and continuously improving manufacturing processes
- Supporting manufacturing operations, to include composites manufacturing, machining, rubber layup and molding, chemical bonding, primers and coatings, and complex assemblies
- Performing cause and corrective action 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 VSET, leadership, and to the customers for review and approval
- Performing table top reviews
- Monitoring production events and utilizing SPC tools to ensure process control
- Developing and incorporating process improvements
- Troubleshooting production/tooling/facility issues and implementing improvements and solutions
- Supporting 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
- Good organization and multi-tasking skills
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques
- Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Interpreting blueprints and specifications, GD&T standards
- Experience writing shop planning (preferred)
- Experience with 3D modeling software
- Experience working with rubbers, metals, and composite materials (preferred)
- Strong inter-personal and Customer Service Skills
- Statistical Process Controls (SPC)
This position can be filled either as a Sr. Principal (Level 4) or Principal (Level 3)
Basic Qualifications Level 3:
- B.S. degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering or related engineering degree with 5 years’ experience /or 3 years of experience with a master's degree.
- Experience leading a team or project
- Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience writing electronic shop instructions
- Must be willing to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security Clearance
Basic Qualifications Level 4:
- B.S. degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering or related engineering degree with 8 years’ experience /or 6 years of experience with a master's degree.
- Experience leading a team or project
- Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience writing electronic shop instructions
- Must be willing to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Manufacturing Planning and MRP 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
- Experience with chemical and mechanical bonding processes—rubber and composite molding processes
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering field with 5 years of experience, or 3 years with a master’s degree for Level 3
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering field with 8 years of experience, or 6 years with a master’s degree for Level 4
- Experience leading a team or project
- Basic computer skills using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience writing electronic shop instructions
- Willingness to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing techniques
- Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, and GD&T standards
- Statistical Process Control experience
- Experience writing shop planning
- Experience with 3D modeling software
- Experience working with rubber, metal, and composite materials
- Experience with Manufacturing Planning and MRP software
- Experience with PLM software such as Teamcenter or Windchill
- Experience with 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks, NX, or Pro/ENGINEER
- Experience applying aerospace standards across cross-functional teams
- Experience with chemical and mechanical bonding, rubber molding, and composite molding processes
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