Manufacturing Engineer
Requisition ID: R10186724
Category: Engineering
Location: Sykesville, 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
Positions Available: 1
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 or Principal 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. He/she should also be self-directed, organized, and team oriented.
What You'll Get to Do:
The Manufacturing Engineer/Principal 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 torecommend and implement improvements to drive improved metrics
- Solving of 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
This requisition may be filled as either an Engineer or a Principal Engineer based on qualifications listed below.
Basic Qualifications for a Manufacturing Engineer (level 2):
- Bachelors 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 and 0 years of experience as long as their BS or MS is STEM. Candidates with a HS diploma and 6 years or an Associates degree and 4 years of experience will also be considered.
- 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
- Experience with 3D Solid Modeling experience using a CAD software
- Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- US Citizenship is required.
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Manufacturing Engineer (level 3):
- Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) and at least 5 years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or related area - OR - a Master's degree in a STEM area and 2 years of experience in the same areas. Candidates with a HS diploma and 9 years or an Associates degree and 7 years of experience will also be considered.
- 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
- Experience with 3D Solid Modeling experience using a CAD software
- Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- US Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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
What We Can Offer You –
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!
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.
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, sexual 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
What's great about
Northrop Grumman
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
Did you know?
Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.