Northrop Grumman Corporation

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's 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 nation's 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, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Staff Manufacturing System Engineer to support the Energetics Manufacturing Engineering group at our Rocket Center, WV location.

This position will we be located on-site at our Rocket Center, WV location. No remote opportunities are available for this position.

Job Summary

The Staff Manufacturing Systems Engineer develops requirements, performs technical planning, manufacturing system development/integration, verification and validation, and evaluates cost (implementation, savings and return on investment) and implementation/program risk impacts. Manufacturing systems engineers follow projects through all manufacturing readiness level phases: concept development, design, fabrication/assembly/test at lab level, production environment demo, full production operations implementation, sustainment/maintenance/ continuous improvement. These projects focus on advanced and emerging manufacturing capabilities/digital technologies with the goal of improving overall production manufacturing quality, span times/time to market and reduce cost. Leads project technical proposal/SOW writing & estimating while ensuring systemic conversion of requirements to design, implementation and production validations. Manages project cost and schedule through all phases and execution of transition to production activities of the developed systems to program and functional manufacturing spaces. Knowledge, Skills and Ability

Apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts. Contributes to the development of new manufacturing principles and concepts.

Problem Solving

Work on unusually complex technical problems and provide solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious.

Discretion/Latitude

Works under consultative direction toward predetermined long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated. Determine and pursue courses of action necessary to obtain desired results. Work checked through consultation and agreement with others rather than by formal review of superior.

Impact

Develops advanced technological ideas and guides their development into a final product. Erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in failure to achieve critical organizational objectives and effect the image of the organization technological capability.

Liaison

Serves as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs. Acts as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications.

The Staff Manufacturing System Engineer has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to:

Process Development:

• Developing new and maintaining, or improving, existing manufacturing processes with a focus on production capabilities and affordability.
• Develop project scope requirements, perform technical planning, manufacturing system development, integration, verification and validation.
• Creating and managing project plans (tasks, resources, and schedules) for process development activities.
• Specifying, identifying, and procuring new manufacturing equipment for production readiness and preparing equipment for production.
• Facilitate collaboration across Manufacturing Operations functional support groups through all manufacturing readiness phases.
• Developing and optimizing process parameters.
• Senior technical review of process documentation and work instructions.
• Supplier engagement and facilitation of supplier development and risk reduction activities.

Factory Support:

• Monitoring process yields and cost, recommending and implementing quality improvements to drive improved metrics.
• Solving of manufacturing problems (related to materials, designs, equipment and tooling, training, and instructions) to support production.
• Assisting with the training of new personnel and participation in the design of operation training materials.
• Supporting factory maintenance personnel with the troubleshooting and repair of process equipment.
• Lead shop floor product / process troubleshooting across cells.
• Drive root cause corrective action (RCCA) efforts.

Design and Engineering Support:

• Recommending product design improvements to improve manufacturability of composite structures
• Participating in design producibility reviews for new products.

Miscellaneous:

• Providing supplier support, as needed, to resolve issues within supply base.
• Providing Request for Proposal (RFP) input specifically as it relates to Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) requirements such as tooling, capital equipment and/or new process development.
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to less experienced composites engineering personnel.

Basic Qualifications:

• Level 5: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 12 years of related professional experience in mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, process engineering, or similar; OR Master’s degree in STEM discipline from an AND 10 years of related professional experience in mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, process engineering or similar.
• Possess or ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance required.
• Strong familiarity with process development, controls and manufacturing management.
• Integrated Product Team (IPT) leadership experience.
• Comfortable with public speaking in front of groups.
• Occasional travel may be required (typically less than 10% of the time).

Preferred Qualifications:

• STEM Degree
• Master’s Degree
• Experience with composite structures manufacturing
• Experience with strategic sourcing, cost analysis, design for manufacturing and assembly, and capital investment assessments.
• Experience with a variety of manufacturing methods, materials, and interest in understanding them more.
• Experience with GD&T, metrology, and quality systems utilized in production.
• General experience with CAD
• Extensive knowledge in US DoD product development and acquisition approaches.
• Technical writing capability

Salary Range: $147,700.00 - $221,500.00

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. 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.