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.

A security clearance is not required to apply to or to start this job. The selected candidate will be processed for a security clearance after she/he starts the job.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Systems Engineer to support the Final Assembly area within manufacturing. The primary location is our Linthicum, MD facility.

What's Great About Working for Northrop Grumman: 

**Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work. 

**Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future. 

**Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off. 

**Many sites have 9/80 days, telework and flexible scheduling options, plus generous paid time off. 

**Northrop Grumman was recognized as one of the world’s most flexible employers by Sustainability Magazine in 2023.

**Northrop Grumman has made the Top 50 list for Diversity Inc. for 14 consecutive years.

The Staff Manufacturing Systems 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.

Prototyping, testing, and production support of state of the arts systems requiring specialty knowledge and skills related to use of free form modeling, surface analysis, materials, tooling, test fixtures and equipment, and manufacturing processes.

Developing project scope requirements, perform technical planning, manufacturing system development, integration, verification and validation.

Managing project cost (implementation, ROI), schedule and risk mitigation strategies.

Creating and managing project plans (tasks, resources, and schedules) for process development activities.

Creating and documenting designs for custom tooling.

Specifying, identifying, and procuring new manufacturing equipment for production readiness and preparing equipment for production.

Facilitating collaboration across Manufacturing Operations functional support groups through all manufacturing readiness phases.

Developing and optimizing process parameters.

Developing/revising 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 participating in the design of operation training materials.

Supporting factory maintenance personnel with the troubleshooting and repair of process equipment.

Leading shop floor product / process troubleshooting across cells.

Driving root cause corrective action (RCCA) efforts.

Design and Engineering Support:

Recommending product design improvements required to produce advanced microelectronics products.

Documenting state-of-the-art process capabilities and guidelines for product designers.

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 personnel.

The chosen candidate must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high visibility environment; work well in a team environment; and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Basic Qualifications for a Staff Manufacturing Systems Engineer:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or related STEM area with 12 years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or related area OR a candidate may have 10 years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or related area with a MS degree, as long as their BS or MS is a STEM degree.

Experience managing capital and facility projects in a manufacturing environment

Structural Composite Bonding experience

Large Tooling design and implementation experience

Structural Aircraft assembly background/experience

Experience managing performance of vendors, sub-tier suppliers, partners, subcontractors

Strong organizational and project management skills

Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with KPIs, cost estimates, work breakdown structures, and continuous improvement experience

Knowledge of Active and Passive Antenna designs and manufacturing processes

Knowledge of J-STD and MIL-STD requirements

Laser tracker qualification and usage

Familiarity with Design of Experiment (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and 6 sigma concepts for process development

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!

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting. Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

Salary Range: $163,200.00 - $244,800.00

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.