Manufacturing Engineer Level 3

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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 is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Manufacturing Engineer Level 3 based out of Sunnyvale, CA.

This position is full-time onsite.

You will support and integrate into a marine propulsion development program through concept, preliminary and final design. The marine propulsion architecture consists of steam turbines, associated valves, linkage, couplings, reduction gears, ancillary equipment, shipboard tooling and manufacturing tooling. The program requires manufacturing input on functional design considerations, design for manufacturability/assembly and design for schedule/cost.

What You'll get to Do

• Propose new/improved manufacturing processes, assembly features/methods and tooling fixtures with the intent of reducing manufacturing time and cost
• Provide input to develop efficient manufacturing process flows/sequences and optimize production area layouts
• Make recommendation for manufacturing continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of new capital equipment for establishing efficient production processes
• Perform Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) studies on new product development initiatives and provide recommendations for implementation
• Perform Design-to-Cost (DTC) assessments of new and existing products while maintaining performance
• Integrate with and support the Integrated Product Team (IPT) consisting of Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Operations, and Global Supply Chain to meet program goals
• Full-time Day Shift support (5 days/week)

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline with 3 or more years of relevant work experience
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Experience with mechanical assembly processes
• Experience in continuous improvement
• Experience in technical writing
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance
• US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aeronautical Engineering
• Active Secret Clearance
• Experience with propulsion and power plant machinery or experience building large equipment structures
• Experience with GDT control plan development and execution
• Experience utilizing a modern ERP system
• Manufacturing equipment, product testing and facility operational experience
• Experience leading technical projects requiring project planning, scheduling, resource identification and financial management
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Experience with applying Lean Six Sigma principles on low volume, high mix processes
• Experience with installation of new equipment and/or processing in a highly controlled environment
• Experience with materials and heat treatment of materials
• An understanding of various manufacturing processes for high value gearing and steam turbine assemblies, machined components, and welded fabrications is desired

Primary Level Salary Range

$103,600.00 - $155,400.00

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.