Sr Principal Engineering CAD Administrator

About the role

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking Sr Principal Engineering CAD Administrator to join the Configuration Management team. As one of our CAD Administrators, you will be in a technical, hands-on role, responsible for the administration of the Computer-Aided Design (CAD) System, Siemens Teamcenter. This individual will work in a dynamic environment with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Design Drafting departments to develop CAD standards, validate Engineering 3D Models which are used to manufacture hardware, and be the Engineering subject matter expert on modeling techniques and standards. Our work is mission critical and directly contributes to national security.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CAD System (Teamcenter) database to ensure data accuracy as CAD Administrator
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to Engineering and Drafting for CREO and Teamcenter including coaching and mentoring
• Check 3D model design for compliance against Engineering drawings, or specifications, and verifying soundness of design, and capability of fit between components
• Automate processes and standardize through workflows, templates, and other means
• Provide administration for CAD software applications, resolving end user issues, and ensuring end user compliance to engineering modeling and drafting standards
• Develop and implement CREO modeling standards in regards to standard parts, templates, formats, and configuration files
• Implement and maintain CREO Check-Mate to meet current business needs
• Validate released CAD models to released drawings from simple to complex geometry and dimensions accuracy and ASME standards before releasing to Manufacturing for production

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 8 years of relevant work experience, or Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of relevant work experience
• 5 years’ Product Data/Document Management (PDM) experience in an Engineering environment using Teamcenter or equivalent (CAD Admin)
• 6 years of hands on CREO CAD modeling experience
• Well versed in Teamcenter as an administrator and user
• Ability to create and read engineering drawings, and understanding of ANSI/ASME Y14.5 (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)), and ASME Y14.100
• Proficiently validate an engineering model (simple part to complex assembly) based on 2D drawing
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Strong knowledge of data integrity, data security, and long term data storage
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with other departments and external resources
• U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance

Preferred qualifications

• Familiar with implementing new PLM systems, including designing new workflows within Teamcenter
• Experience migrating large populations of data in Teamcenter (from other PDM/PLM systems)
• 3+ Years of NX CAD as a user and administrator
• Experience in Design/Drafting/Documentation (ASME Y 14.100 (Engineering Drawing Practices))
• Knowledge of Configuration Management practices (Revision Control)
• Knowledge and understanding of Document Control
• Possess analytical and problem solving skills
• Deep knowledge of CAD design flows
• Self-motivated

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00. 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.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Schedule

May consider part time telecommuter for this role. Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time. Relocation assistance may be available.