Principal Manufacturing Engineer / Sr. Principal Manufacturing Engineer

💰 $8,960 - $14,336 (Est.) 📍 Melbourne 🕐 4 days ago

Job Description

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Requisition ID: R1018XXXXXX
• Category: Engineering
• Location: Melbourne, Florida, 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 Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer / Sr. Principal Manufacturing Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting our Production Engineering and Operations (PE&O) organization. The position requires on-site support located in Melbourne, FL, and cannot be performedremotely due to the nature of the role.

The selected candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Manufacturing Engineering Team working in a collaborative environment while promoting a positive and proactive teamwork environment.

Manufacturing Engineering job duties involve the following:
• Provide guidance to Engineering regarding design concepts to ensure the best manufacturing technique is being used to meet the Engineering design.
• Participate in tool design reviews to ensure tools are feasible and reduce build times and program costs during assembly.
• Identify manufacturing processes and specialty tooling requirements to improve efficiency, quality, and ergonomics in production operations.
• Research, develop, and provide process training as required.
• Define sequence of operations for product builds, investigate and initiate corrective actions and improvements that involve non-conforming product and identify improvement opportunities in areas that require producibility and affordability initiatives.
• Ability to interface/communicate with multiple levels of Leadership (e.g., Program Managers and Directors), Customers, and Suppliers.
• Work on large, interdisciplinary teams
• Mentor & build technical networks
• Ability to provide innovative techniques focused on improving product designs and tooling assemblies or equipment

Manufacturing Engineers for Aeronautics Systems are expected to provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex and difficult problems. They are problem solvers who have the ability to provide results that are innovative, thorough, practical, and consistent with organization objectives. We seek Manufacturing Engineers that use a unique skill set that includes a hands-on approach and act as the technical representative voice for the Manufacturing organization.

We offer flexible work arrangements, including a +/80 or 4/10 work schedules, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

This requisition may be filled at a Principal Manufacturing Engineer / Sr. Principal Manufacturing Engineer based on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications (Principal Manufacturing Engineer):
• Bachelor's Degree in STEM and 4 years of related engineering experience OR Master's Degree in STEM and 3 years of related engineering experience
• Experience in NX, Catia, CAD, and or with related Computer aided design programs.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and/or Microsoft PowerPoint).
• Active DOD Secret security clearance investigated within the last 5 years.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Special Access Program within a reasonable amount of time as required by the business.

Basic Qualifications (Sr. Principal Manufacturing Engineer):
• Bachelor's Degree in STEM and 8 years of related engineering experience OR Master's Degree in STEM and 6 years of related engineering experience
• Experience in NX, Catia, CAD, and or with related Computer aided design programs.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and/or Microsoft PowerPoint).
• Active DOD Secret security clearance investigated within the last 5 years.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Special Access Program within a reasonable amount of time as required by the business.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting 2-D drawings and/or 3-D models for overall manufacturing producibility, assembly, and installation.
• Experience and process knowledge in aerospace manufacturing.
• Experience with Subsystem design, manufacturing, and assembly (i.e. Hydraulics, Environmental Control System, Fuel System, Fire Protection, etc.)
• Experience with Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance, or Machining/Fabrication Processes.
• Manufacturing assembly/installation work instructions authoring experience.
• Experience working hands-on in a production assembly line environment.
• Experience with developing enhancement processes that improve production shop floor efficiencies.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems and System Application and Production (SAP) knowledge
• Experience providing innovative techniques focused on improving product designs and tooling assemblies or equipment.

What We Offer:

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a great 401K matching program, and 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees!

Salary Range: $86,600 - $130,000

Salary Range 2: $107,800 - $161,800

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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.

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