Job Description
Requisition ID: R1018XXXXXX
• Category: Engineering
• Location: Elkton, Maryland, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1
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's Defense Systems sector is need of an Energetics Manufacturing Engineer - level 2 or 3 to support the Propulsion Systems & Controls (PS&C) operating unit. This role would require the candidate to support the PS&C business on-site from the Elkton, MD facility. The position can be filled at a level 2 or level 3 engineering position. The level to be hired will depend on education, experience, and demonstrated skills.
Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1+48. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns. You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line. Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal can be explored by boat or by land. Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the C&D Canal where ships from around the globe cruise.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Provide manufacturing support to operations to ensure compliance with quality, delivery, and cost standards. Additionally, create, maintain, and enhance Process Control Documentation.
• Establish manufacturing lines for new products and product upgrades
• Establish Lean process flow
• Capacity planning.... perform capacity studies/analysis
• Digital modeling/simulation when appropriate
• Define facility and equipment needs
• Work with facilities engineering to provide cost benefit analysis to support capital projects
• Establish equipment specifications
• Work with vendors for equipment run-off and installation
• Assist in establishing safety requirements for new facilities and equipment
• Establish Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) requirements
• Provide start-up support and initial training to operations
• Establish required procedures
• Provide training to maintenance personnel as required
• Conduct continuous improvement activities
• Lean manufacturing implementation (PES)
• Assist operations with 5-S programs
• Conduct Process FMEA's
• Generate process maps, flow charts, value stream maps
• Establish standard work
• Conduct time studies/audits
• Monitor production touch labor costs and suggest/implement improvements to drive costs down
• Establish Key Characteristics for manufacturing/processing and ensure systems are in place to monitor/control them
Basic Qualifications Energetics Manufacturing Engineer - Level 2:
• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree in STEM discipline from an accredited university and 0 years of relevant experience
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance
Basic Qualifications Principal Energetics Manufacturing Engineer - Level 3:
• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree in STEM discipline from an accredited university and 3 years of relevant experience, or 1 year with a PhD
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
• Active Secret DoD Clearance
• Experience with Continuous Improvement/Lean/5-S Methodologies
Salary Range: $85,400 - $128,000
Salary Range 2: $105,400 - $158,000
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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
• Category: Engineering
• Location: Elkton, Maryland, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1
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's Defense Systems sector is need of an Energetics Manufacturing Engineer - level 2 or 3 to support the Propulsion Systems & Controls (PS&C) operating unit. This role would require the candidate to support the PS&C business on-site from the Elkton, MD facility. The position can be filled at a level 2 or level 3 engineering position. The level to be hired will depend on education, experience, and demonstrated skills.
Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1+48. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns. You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line. Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal can be explored by boat or by land. Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the C&D Canal where ships from around the globe cruise.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Provide manufacturing support to operations to ensure compliance with quality, delivery, and cost standards. Additionally, create, maintain, and enhance Process Control Documentation.
• Establish manufacturing lines for new products and product upgrades
• Establish Lean process flow
• Capacity planning.... perform capacity studies/analysis
• Digital modeling/simulation when appropriate
• Define facility and equipment needs
• Work with facilities engineering to provide cost benefit analysis to support capital projects
• Establish equipment specifications
• Work with vendors for equipment run-off and installation
• Assist in establishing safety requirements for new facilities and equipment
• Establish Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) requirements
• Provide start-up support and initial training to operations
• Establish required procedures
• Provide training to maintenance personnel as required
• Conduct continuous improvement activities
• Lean manufacturing implementation (PES)
• Assist operations with 5-S programs
• Conduct Process FMEA's
• Generate process maps, flow charts, value stream maps
• Establish standard work
• Conduct time studies/audits
• Monitor production touch labor costs and suggest/implement improvements to drive costs down
• Establish Key Characteristics for manufacturing/processing and ensure systems are in place to monitor/control them
Basic Qualifications Energetics Manufacturing Engineer - Level 2:
• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree in STEM discipline from an accredited university and 0 years of relevant experience
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance
Basic Qualifications Principal Energetics Manufacturing Engineer - Level 3:
• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree in STEM discipline from an accredited university and 3 years of relevant experience, or 1 year with a PhD
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
• Active Secret DoD Clearance
• Experience with Continuous Improvement/Lean/5-S Methodologies
Salary Range: $85,400 - $128,000
Salary Range 2: $105,400 - $158,000
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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Engineer Energetics Manufacturing position is now open for candidates interested in the Manufacturing Jobs sector. This role in Elkton offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Manufacturing Jobs is a plus.
