RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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 Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is looking for a Manufacturing Process Engineer / Principal Manufacturing Process Engineer located on -site in Melbourne, FL to make the industry’s most complex manufacturing processes predictable and repeatable. Due to the nature of this role, this position requires an on-site presence and cannot be performed remotely.

Manufacturing Process Engineers for Aeronautics Systems are expected to provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex and difficult problems. They are problem solvers who have the ability to provide results that are innovative, thorough, practical, and consistent with organization objectives. We seek Manufacturing Process Engineers that use a unique skill set that includes a hands-on approach and act as the technical representative voice for the Manufacturing organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate with Design Engineering, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Quality organizations to identify process and tooling requirements to support current and new production.Generate and maintain/revise Manufacturing Engineering Process SpecificationsIdentify manufacturing processes and specialty tooling to improve efficiency, quality, and ergonomics in production operations.Provide technical assistance to production personnel to troubleshoot process and tool related problems.Identify, specify, and analyze usage of production perishables and consumables.Investigate, design, and provide solutions to support nonconformance repair procedures.Research, develop, and provide process and tooling training as requiredSupport site safety initiatives related to standard tooling and manufacturing processesAbility to interface/communicate with multiple levels of leadership, clients, and vendors

We offer a 4/10 shift, Monday through Thursday 6am to 4:30pm, with every Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

This requisition may be filled as an Engineer Manufacturing or Principal Engineer Manufacturing depending on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications for Manufacturing Process Engineer:

Bachelor’s Degree with 1 years' related engineering experience in a manufacturing/production environment OR Master’s Degree with 0 years of experience.Experience reviewing and interpreting Blueprints and/or 3-D modelsExperience creating Process Work InstructionsExperience with Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to obtain and maintain DOD Secret security clearance within a reasonable amount of time as required by the business.Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time

Basic Qualifications for Principal Manufacturing Process Engineer:

Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years' related engineering experience in a manufacturing/production environment OR Master’s Degree with 3 years related engineering experience in a manufacturing/production environment.Experience reviewing and interpreting Blueprints and 3-D modelsExperience creating Process Work InstructionsExperience with Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to obtain and maintain DOD Secret security clearance within a reasonable amount of time as required by the business.Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time

Preferred Qualifications:

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Degree preferredExperience with electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or cable harness builds.Experience with Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance, or Machining/Fabrication ProcessesExperience working hands-on in a production assembly line environmentLean Manufacturing experienceExperience providing innovative techniques focused on improving product designs and tooling assemblies or equipmentDemonstrated Project Management ExperienceComposite experience and process knowledgeExperience with developing enhancement processes that improve production shop floor efficiencies.Experience with reviewing engineering models during concept design phase to correlate the manufacturing desired final engineering model.Experience working with Manufacturing Execution System (MES)Active Secret DoD/ In Scope Special Program Access

Salary Range: $68,500.00 - $102,700.00Salary Range 2: $84,200.00 - $126,400.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. 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. For our complete EEO/AA 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.