Energetics Manufacturing Engineer - Level 2
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.
About the role
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Process Engineer to support our Rocket Motor Case Prep Process Engineering team at our Promontory, Utah plant.
Travel is required for this role, approximately 10% of the time.
Responsibilities
- Develop and improve manufacturing processes
- Spend time in the operations area observing and monitoring rocket motor case prep processes
- Perform cause and corrective action activities to permanently eliminate defects using root cause analysis tools
- Work with concurrent engineering teams to ensure proper documentation and on-time production
- Author, update, and review shop floor work instructions
- Prepare and present technical presentations to technical teams, leadership, and customers for review and approval
- Perform tabletop reviews
- Use SPC tools to ensure process control
- Develop and incorporate process improvements
- Troubleshoot production, tooling, and facility issues and implement improvements and solutions
- Support design, checkout, qualification, and implementation of new or modified tooling or equipment
- Accurately document and score Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (PFMEA) worksheets
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 2 years of professional experience — OR — Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience
- Self-starter who takes initiative to complete tasks and assignments with little supervision
- Good problem-solving skills and strong oral and written communication skills
- Good organization and multitasking skills
- Ability to interpret blueprints and specifications
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and business database systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques
- Experience writing shop work instructions
- Experience working with energetic materials and processes
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Experience working with composite materials
- Process Controls (SPC) experience
- Experience with insulation or rubber processes
Pay
Primary level salary range: $79,300.00 – $118,900.00. 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.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business