Associate/Tooling Engineer Level 1/2

Relocation assistance may be available. A Secret clearance is required to start. Travel is expected (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.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D models and 2D drawings to be used in the manufacturing of new tooling in support of various programs.
• Create effective and safe designs that are used to manufacture, test, qualify, and transport product.
• Schedule and run 30/60/90% Design Reviews to ensure customer satisfaction throughout the design cycle.
• Work with internal customers to conceptualize and design support equipment for new and existing programs.
• Work closely with other Tool Engineering functions to provide designs on time and within budget.
• Understand and monitor budget and schedule for own tasks.
• Review Engineering drawings and designs for manufacturability.

Requirements

This position can be filled at either Level 1 or Level 2 depending on qualifications.

• Associate Tooling Design Engineer Level 1:
  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) with 0 years of experience in the following engineering fields: Mechanical, Design, Tooling, Manufacturing, Die, Product, Mechanical, or similar.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance per company and/or business needs.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access per company and/or business needs.
  • Experience with solid modeling or similar (NX preferred).
  • Experience with manufacturing processes.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Experience with 2D drawing preparation.
  • Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) practice and implementation.
• Tooling Design Engineer Level 2:
  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) with 1 year of experience in the following engineering fields: Mechanical, Design, Tooling, Manufacturing, Die, Product, Mechanical, or similar OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 0 years of experience in the mentioned fields.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance per company and/or business needs.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access per company and/or business needs.
  • Experience with solid modeling or similar (NX preferred).
  • Experience with manufacturing processes.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Experience with 2D drawing preparation.
  • Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) practice and implementation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government clearance.
• Special Program Access.
• Demonstrated experience with NX modeling.
• Structural Analysis experience (FEA and hand calculations).
• Mechanical Design and Assembly experience.
• Experience managing small to medium-sized design projects.

Pay

• Associate Tooling Design Engineer Level 1: $59,900.00 – $89,900.00 per year.
• Tooling Design Engineer Level 2: $72,100.00 – $108,100.00 per year.

The above salary ranges represent general guidelines. Northrop Grumman considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education, skills, and current market conditions when determining base salary offers. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.