RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10 of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples lives around the world today,
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Manufacturing Engineer/Principal - Machining&Fabrication
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10 of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nations history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Manufacturing Engineer or Principal Manufacturing Engineer based at our Charlottesville, VA campus.

The Manufacturing Engineer/Principal Manufacturing Engineer will join the Machining and Fabrication Manufacturing Engineering Team within the Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability Division and will develop and maintain technical solutions for the manufacturing of machined/fabricated components using milling, sheet metal, welding, and forming equipment. This position will also interact with stakeholders and manufacturing leadership for metrics reporting and issue resolution.

What You’ll Get To Do:

  • Design manufacturing processes and procedures and production layouts for complex machined components using milling, sheet metal forming, welding, and coating processes

  • Design sequence of operations and specify procedures for the fabrication of parts, tools, equipment and other functions affecting product performance

  • Adapt machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions

  • Incorporate inspection and test requirements into the production plan

  • Perform continuous improvement activities focused on cost/schedule savings during manufacturing

  • Perform root cause and corrective action plans using industry standard techniques

  • Provide guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques

  • Interface directly with operators, cell supervisors and others on the shop floor in a production environment

  • Travel to suppliers as required, to achieve positive outcomes

  • Foster a collaborative culture that sustains momentum around engagement, problem solving, and continuous improvement

  • Serve as a strong voice for Manufacturing Engineering and a role model for NG Values

This position is onsite only (no work from home option) with a 7:00AM start time.

This position may be filled as a Manufacturing Engineer (level 2) or a Principal Manufacturing Engineer (level 3) based on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications for the Level 2 Manufacturing Engineer:

  • Bachelors Degree or higher in a relevant STEM field plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or mechanical engineering OR a Master’s degree with 0 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or mechanical engineering

  • Experience with manufacturing or process design of machined and fabricated components from raw material

  • Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings

  • Experience with CAD and CAM software

  • Experience with shop floor support

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance

  • US Citizenship is required.

Basic Qualifications for the Level 3 Principal Manufacturing Engineer:

  • Bachelors Degree or higher in a relevant STEM field plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or mechanical engineering or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or mechanical engineering

  • Experience with manufacturing or process design of machined and fabricated components from raw material

  • Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings

  • Experience with CAD and CAM software

  • Experience with shop floor support

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance

  • US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications for Both Levels:

  • Experience with ISO 9001/AS9100 Quality Management System certification process

  • Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) procedures

  • Experience using Siemens Teamcenter as a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool

  • Experience facilitating Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) activities

  • Experience with model-based designs and/or digital transformation

  • Defense industry experience

  • Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or Master Black Belt

  • Experience auditing and improving manufacturing processes

  • Experience in any of the following software: SigmaNest, MasterCAM, Siemens NX, AutoCAD, SAP

  • Experience with 5-axis CAM programming

What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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. In addition, 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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Company Details
Northrop Grumman
2980 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church, Virginia 20171 USA
www.northropgrumman.com/careers
2001 Open Jobs Available
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Location
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
Northrop Grumman
2980 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church, Virginia 20171 USA
www.northropgrumman.com/careers
2001 Open Jobs Available
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip our customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe....

Benefits:
We’re committed to supporting our employees in all aspects of life, both on and off the job. Our benefits extend to you and your family, offering comprehensive health coverage, flexible work options, back-up child and elder care programs and more. Explore Total Rewards

RECRUITMENT FRAUD AND SAFETY CONTENT

Recruitment Fraud and Safety

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Request payment for applications or interviews.
Offer resume coaching or training for technical assessments.
Extend a job offer without conducting an interview.
Send communication from unofficial email domains (e.g. Yahoo, Gmail, etc.).

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