Sentinel Manufacturing / Principal Manufacturing Engineer -19108*

About the role

The Supplier Manufacturing Engineer is a technical liaison between Northrop Grumman and its current or potential suppliers. They work to understand, develop, and analyze the manufacturing capacity and capability of the supply chain, and to help overcome barriers to production through technical resolution, operational improvements, and strategic sourcing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Gather concerns, feedback, metrics, and evidence of the supplier’s operational processes from the supplier through emails, Requests for Change or Information (RC/I), or on-site support.
• Coordinate with Global Supply Chain management and Production stakeholders to identify risks and opportunities at suppliers that can be implemented with internal engineering.
• Manage the flow of RC/Is through the Standard Request for Change / Information application, ensuring that the correct stakeholders and internal partners understand the operational needs of the supplier.
• Aid in driving changes to engineering through producibility reviews, strategic sourcing support, and reviewing project requirements documents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop win-win solutions between suppliers and Northrop Grumman.

Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with industry specifications, work instructions, and engineering drawings (model-based and 2-dimensional).
• Excellent organization, time-management, and communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, etc.).

Qualifications

• Manufacturing Engineer: 2 Years with Bachelors; 1 Year with Masters or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree.
• Principal Manufacturing Engineer: 5 Years of work experience with Bachelors; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree.

Skills

• Technical collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of supply chain, manufacturing quality, and engineering change management.
• Experience interfacing directly with suppliers.
• Experience influencing change across team boundaries.
• Familiarity with manufacturing management systems, utilizing manufacturing plans and process instructions.
• Previous experience supporting government contracts.
• Proven track record of performing against metrics and key performance indicators.
• Understanding of Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and RCCA.

Benefits

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