Engineer Process (Tool Design)

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
• TRAVEL: No

About the role

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 Process Engineer (Tool Design) based 100% on-site in Rolling Meadows, IL.

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.

What you will get to do

• Develop fixture and tooling design concepts to aid the various manufacturing departments throughout the facility.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, and production to design tooling to support the operations.
• Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving projects.
• Assist engineering with tool design and re-design.
• Direct new tool build, spare component, and tool maintenance
• Support the Test Equipment Engineering team with drawing support, part number requests, and submittal into the release cycle in the PDM system.

The ideal candidate will possess

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• An understanding of revision control and team center
• Personal time management skills - must be able to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively.
• The ability to work independently or with minimal guidance/supervision.
• Good interpersonal skills and be able to collaborate in a team setting.
• Good computer skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact at all professional levels.

Basic Qualifications for the Process Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related tool design STEM field and a minimum of 2 years relevant experience with Tool Design/Mechanical Design; OR a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related tool design STEM field with 0 years of relevant experience.
• The ability to obtain DoD Security Clearance
• US Citizenship required

Preferred Requirements for the Tool Design Position

• Experience and proficiency with NX software is preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD software
• Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Experience integrating models from various platforms in STEP formats.

Pay and benefits

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following

• Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
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Primary Level Salary Range

$79,600.00 - $119,400.00

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.