Principal, Manufacturing Engineering - Roy, UT, United States - Northrop Grumman

Description

Category:
Engineering

Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required:
Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Assistance:
Relocation assistance may be available

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 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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond.

Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer . This position requires a highly motivated self-starter with preferred knowledge in the fabrication, assembly, system integration, and testing.

The candidate will be involved in assisting other NG sectors and suppliers with developing a Manufacturing Plan, conducting Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRA), and executing the startup of a new program.

Primary responsibilities will include providing technical and administrative leadership and guidance to the program Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and Suppliers for developing the manufacturing planning and successful preparation and execution of MRA's.

This will include establishing a program project plan and schedule that is aligned with the IPT Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).

Provide advanced technological ideas and Subject Matter Expertise (SME) to resolve technical questions and ensure compliance and execution to the Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) Deskbook, and Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) Statement of Work (SOW) requirements.

In addition, responsibilities will include providing technical input to the Manufacturing Plan.
Develops processes by studying requirements, researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment.
Collaborates with Design Engineering on design and manufacturability issues.
Research and evaluate commercially available tools and equipment to support activities.
Troubleshoots existing processes to improve safety, quality, cost and efficiency.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a ninehour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Principal Manufacturing Engineer :

Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of relevant work experience; Master's Degree with 3 years of relevant work experience; or PhD with 0 years of experience.

Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain a DOD Interim Secret Security Clearance prior to start.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Security Clearance post start.
Comprehensive understanding and wide application of technical principle, theories, and concepts in the field.
Experience with Design Reviews, Process Control Documentation, Work Instructions, and Bills of Materials.
Experience using Microsoft Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS-Project).

Previous experience on high-rate production military program
Previous experience on EMD projects leading teams
Experience with Mechanical/Electrical Drawings
Experience working Designs into production
An understanding of Manufacturing Readiness Assessment's and establishing Manufacturing Readiness Levels per DoD customer requirements.

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.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.