Process MFG Engineer - Level 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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 Space Systems is currently seeking a Process Engineer to support our Rocket Motor Assembly Process Engineering team at our Promontory, Utah Plant.

Role Description & Responsibilities:

• Developing and improving manufacturing processes
• Spending time in the operations area observing and monitoring rocket motor assembly processes
• Performing cause and corrective action activities to permanently eliminate defects using root cause analysis tools
• Working with concurrent engineering teams to ensure proper documentation and on-time production
• Authoring, updating and reviewing shop floor work instructions
• Preparing and presenting technical presentations to technical teams, leadership, and to customers for review and approval
• Performing table top reviews
• Using 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
• Accurately documenting and scoring Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (PFMEA) worksheets

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree STEM with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.   
• Self-Starter that takes initiative to complete tasks and assignments with little supervision
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Good problem-solving skills and strong oral and written communication skills
• Good organization and multi-tasking skills
• Interpreting blueprints and specifications
• Excellent computer skills. Skilled in working with Microsoft Office applications and business database systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills

 Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques
• Experience writing shop work instructions
• Experience working with energetic materials and processes
• Strong inter-personal and Customer Service Skills
• Process Controls (SPC)

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00

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.