Manufacturing Engineer
Northrop Grumman · Sykesville, MD · 4 days ago
On-siteEngineering$80k–$119k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- 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
- Monitoring process yields and cost in order to recommend and implement improvements to drive improved metrics
- Solving 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
Requirements
- Bachelor 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.
- Or an Associates degree with a STEM focus and at least 4 years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or related area.
- 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
- 3D Solid Modeling experience using a CAD software
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
Qualifications
- Basic Qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM area and at least 2 years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or related area - OR - a Master's degree in a STEM area. Or an Associates degree with a STEM focus and at least 4 years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or related area.
- 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
- 3D Solid Modeling experience using a CAD software
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- 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
Pay
Primary Level Salary Range: $79,600.00 - $119,400.00