Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
• TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Sector is seeking a motivated and leadership-oriented individual to join the Power/Control Systems (PCS) team as a Manufacturing Engineer at our Sykesville, MD facility. Our Manufacturing Team is a leading innovator, developer, manufacturer, integrator, and supporter of a variety of advanced electronics for national security and non-defense applications.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to effectively communicate and work with a variety of internal personnel from manufacturing, test engineering, and design engineering. They should also be self-directed, organized, and team oriented.

The Manufacturing Engineer has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, the tasks outlined below:

Process Development

• Developing new and maintaining, or improving, existing manufacturing processes with a focus on affordability
• Leading Manufacturing Readiness Review for new design efforts to ensure that production can begin in accordance with the overall manufacturing plan
• Providing ROI justification for process improvements
• Creating and managing project plans (tasks, resources and schedules) for process development activities
• Creating and documenting designs for custom tooling using CAD and PLM Software
• Specifying, identifying and procuring new manufacturing equipment for production readiness and preparing equipment for production using Process Readiness Reviews
• Developing and optimizing process parameters
• Developing/revising process documentation and work instructions

Factory Support

• Monitoring process yields and cost in order to recommend and implement improvements to drive improved metrics
• Solving manufacturing problems (related to materials, designs, equipment and tooling, training and instructions) to support production
• Assisting with the training of new personnel and participation in the design of operations training materials
• Supporting factory maintenance personnel with the troubleshooting and repair of process equipment

Design and Engineering Support

• Recommending product design improvements required to produce advanced electro-mechanical assemblies
• Documenting novel process capabilities and guidelines for product designers
• Participating in design readiness and producibility reviews for new products

Miscellaneous

• Providing supplier support, as needed, to resolve issues within supply base
• Providing Request for Proposal (RFP) input specifically as it relates to Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) requirements such as tooling, capital equipment and/or new process development

Basic Qualifications for a Manufacturing Engineer

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) and at least 2 years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or related area - OR - a Master's degree in a STEM area. Or an Associates degree with a STEM focus and at least 4 years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or related area.
• Experience in MS Office software applications
• Experience in a manufacturing environment in an engineering support role
• Experience with developing new processes in a cross-functional team
• 3D Solid Modeling experience using a CAD software
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications for a Manufacturing Engineer

• Familiarity with J-STD and MIL-STD requirements
• 3D modeling experience in Unigraphics/NX
• 3D modeling experience with assembly tooling, concept development, and tool creation
• Experience with naval systems/products/programs
• Experience with Siemens PLM and SAP MES software
• Experience with rapid prototyping in an ESD Sensitive environment
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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.