Principal/MFG Process Engineer (Weekend Shift)

About the role

Northrop Grumman, Space Systems, is currently seeking an Energetics Engineer (level 2) or Principal (Level 3) to join our Process Engineering Rocket Motor Manufacturing team. This position will be located at our Bacchus facility located in Magna, Utah.

Schedule

• Weekend position: Friday, Saturday and Sunday (12 hours per day)
• Ideally from 7am - 7pm

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes for the production of solid rocket motors and other energetic products
• Demonstrate and instill a strong safety culture in daily operations
• Continuously improving manufacturing processes using Lean Six Sigma methodology
• Performing root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations to permanently eliminate defects using root cause analysis tools
• Working with concurrent engineering team to create Build-to-Packages (i.e. engineering and planning documents)
• Authoring, updating and reviewing shop floor planning
• Preparing and presenting technical presentations to leadership and external customers for review and approval
• Monitoring production events and utilizing SPC tools to ensure process control
• Developing and incorporating process improvements, disseminating lessons learned to team and ensuring improvements are incorporated
• Troubleshooting production, tooling, and facility issues and implementing solutions
• Leading design, checkout, qualification and implementation of new or modified tooling or equipment

Skills & Qualifications

• Self-Starter that takes initiative to complete tasks and assignments with little supervision
• Good problem-solving skills and strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience working with energetics, rubbers, composites, metals, adhesives, primers, and coatings
• Good organization and multi-tasking skills
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques
• Interpreting blueprints and specifications, GD&T standards
• Proficient in 3D modeling software
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Statistical Process Controls (SPC)
• Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience writing electronic shop instructions

Basic Qualifications

Level 2 (Energetics Engineer): B.S. degree in a STEM discipline plus 2 years of experience. 0 years of experience with a master's degree.

Level 3 (Principal Energetics Engineer): B.S. degree in a STEM discipline plus 5 years of experience. 3 years of experience with a master's degree. Experience in solid rocket motor manufacturing (propellant mixing, propellant casting, rocket motor final assembly, propellant-to-insulator case bond systems, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Manufacturing Planning and MRP/ERP (Costpoint, SAP, etc) software
• Experience with PLM Software (Teamcenter, Windchill, etc.)
• Experience with using 3D modeling software (Solidworks, NX, Pro-E, etc.)
• Experience working with Aerospace standards and the implementation of standards across cross-functional teams

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,000.00 - $109,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $109,000.00 - $135,000.00

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.