Principal/Process Manufacturing Engineer - Level 2 or 3

Role Description & 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 improve manufacturing processes using Lean Six Sigma methodology
• Perform root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations to permanently eliminate defects using root cause analysis tools
• Work with concurrent engineering team to create Build-to-Packages (i.e. engineering and planning documents)
• Author, update and review shop floor planning
• Prepare and present technical presentations to leadership and external customers for review and approval
• Monitor production events and utilize SPC tools to ensure process control
• Develop and incorporate process improvements, disseminate lessons learned to team and ensure improvements are incorporated
• Troubleshoot production, tooling, and facility issues and implement solutions
• Lead 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in solid rocket motor manufacturing (propellant mixing, propellant casting, rocket motor final assembly, propellant-to-insulator case bond systems, etc.)
• 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

This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80 (employees work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off).

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,000.00 – $109,000.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $109,000.00 – $135,000.00

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.