Sentinel Staff Tool Engineer - 18877

About the role

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Tool Engineer to support the Sentinel program in Huntsville, AL. The ideal candidate will lead and contribute to major tooling operations that enable program execution.

Responsibilities

• Aid in coordination of design and fabrication requirements for tools and fixtures with customers, both internal and external.
• Perform tolerance analysis to ensure form/fit/function.
• Conduct root cause failure investigations and implement associated corrective actions for production tooling.
• Develop & maintain the production line tooling statement of work.
• Support Product Development Team with new product designs to ensure manufacturability, validate process/technology.
• Develop tool usage instructions for all designed tools and equipment.
• Assist in managing all phases of project: design, document, fabricate, assemble and validate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 12 years of experience; Master's Degree in with 10 years of experience; PhD with 8 years of experience.
• Experience in medium to large scale tooling fabrication and/or production fabrication including composites, metallic, coatings application, and/or production manufacturing operations.
• Active DOD Secret clearance with an investigation date/periodic review within the last 5 years, and the ability to obtain a Program Special access within a reasonable period as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing aptitude - Knowledge of manufacturing, methods, fabrication processes (e.g., forming, stamping, machining, heat treatment, machines/machine tools, cutting tools and fluids, N/C programming, instrumentation, data acquisition and control systems).
• Advanced knowledge of computer aided design tools and systems (e.g., computer aided design / computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM), computer aided three dimensional interactive (NX)).
• Able to manipulate data sets, (e.g., compare NX to measurement data, create stereo lithography files).
• Engineering Drawings & Specs - Basic ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Functional level understanding of GD&T.

Skills

• Experience with BuildIT
• Experience working with NX
• Experience managing/coordinating technical projects (cost, schedule, and technical performance)
• Ability to understand/read/apply GD&T to a blueprint
• Previous experience on high rate production military program
• Experience with Inter Continental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM)
• Experience with CPLM (Common Product Life Cycle Management) and MES (Manufacturing Execution System)
• Knowledge of AS6500 requirements
• Experience with Catia or NX
• Experience using ASME Y 14.5 in a design role
• Experience in Tool Design
• Ability to communicate with various levels of leadership

Benefits

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

Pay

$153,600.00 - $230,400.00

Schedule

The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.