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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer. This position is in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program.
What You’ll Get To Do:
Join the Production Operations MFG Engineering team for Sentinel and take part in engineering solutions to deploy and deliver a state-of-the-art weapon system to our customer. This position requires a highly motivated self-starter with knowledge in the fabrication, assembly, system integration, deployment and testing of engineered products. The candidate will be involved in all engineering activities supporting the deployment of critical systems for the Sentinel program. This includes, but is not limited to, working with suppliers to develop a compliant Manufacturing Plan, conducting Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA) events, engineering solutions for the deployment and install of products, Bill of Materials creation, developing work and installation instructions, supporting system design, and tool design. The candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, be capable of working a variety of tasks in a proactive manner, can task orient, and communicate effectively with varying levels of Government, NGC, and Supplier personnel.
The candidate will provide advanced technological ideas and Subject Matter Expertise (SME) to resolve technical questions and ensure compliance and execution to the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) Statement of Work (SOW) requirements. Primary responsibilities will include providing technical and administrative leadership and guidance to the various program Integrated Product Team (IPT) cohorts and Suppliers in support of:
Production documentation and data
Build/Buy
Assembly, installation, and work instructions
Specialty Tooling design, development, and production in support of field installation activities
Team liaison and SME for engineering support during field activities
Job Responsibilities:
Represents the organization as a technical contact, interacts with senior personnel on important technical matters, facilitates inter-team coordination, and reinforces leadership’s vision and goals
Develop processes by studying requirements; research, design, modify, and test production/deployment methods and equipment
Collaborates with Design Engineering on design to ensure practical manufacturing and fabrication solutions
Coordinates with the integration team(s) on day-to-day activities; resolves complex process issues
Work with suppliers to develop manufacturing planning for successful preparation and execution of MRAs
Research and evaluate commercially available tools and equipment to support deployment activities
Investigates root cause of discrepancies and implements corrective actions
Troubleshoots existing processes to improve safety, quality, cost, and efficiency
Develops and maintains detailed work and install instructions for assigned products/processes
Educates/trains operators on new and existing processes
Establish and maintain a program project plan and schedule that is aligned with the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
Provide on-site engineering support during field installations
Provides advanced technological ideas and Subject Matter Expertise (SME) to resolve technical questions and ensure compliance to the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) Statement of Work (SOW) requirements
Lean practices to continually identify opportunities for improvement
Position Benefits:
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. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
Job Qualifications:
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Science with 2 years of experience; or Master's with 0 years of experience. 4 additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
Must be a U.S. Citizen with an Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
Experience with Design Reviews, Process Control Documentation, Work Instructions, and Bills of Materials
Experience with Mechanical/Electrical Drawings
Experience with Siemens NX/CPLM or similar tools and Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
Experience using Microsoft Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS-Project)
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in an engineering discipline such as Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, etc.
Experience deploying engineering solutions to the field
Previous experience in production for a military program
Previous experience on EMD projects
Experience with Inter Continental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM)
An understanding of Manufacturing Readiness Assessment’s and establishing Manufacturing Readiness Levels per DoD customer requirements
Prior experience developing and designing tooling for field work and installations
An understanding of tooling, work instructions, and visual aid
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Science with 2 years of experience; or Master's with 0 years; or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree
- U.S. Citizen with an Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance and ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval
- Experience with Design Reviews, Process Control Documentation, Work Instructions, and Bills of Materials
- Experience with Mechanical/Electrical Drawings
- Experience with Siemens NX/CPLM or similar tools and Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
- Experience using Microsoft Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS-Project)
- Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, etc.)
- Experience deploying engineering solutions to the field
- Previous experience in production for a military program
- Previous experience on EMD projects
- Experience with Inter Continental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM)
- Understanding of Manufacturing Readiness Assessments and establishing Manufacturing Readiness Levels per DoD requirements
- Prior experience developing and designing tooling for field work and installations
- Understanding of tooling, work instructions, and visual aids
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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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