Associate Manufacturing Engineer/Manufacturing Engineer

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 sector is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer or a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA where technology and teamwork come together. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Manufacturing Engineering Team working in a collaborative environment while promoting a positive and proactive teamwork environment.

Manufacturing Engineering job duties involve the following: provide guidance to Engineering regarding design concepts to ensure the best manufacturing technique is being used to meet the Engineering design, participate in tool design reviews to ensure tools are feasible and reduce build times and program costs during assembly, define sequence of operations for product builds, investigate and initiate corrective actions and improvements that involve non-conforming product and identify improvement opportunities in areas that require producibility and affordability initiatives. Provide liaison support for Engineering definition to influence low production costs for integrated assembly related to electrical, hydraulics, fuels, fluids and propulsion systems

Manufacturing 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 Engineers that use a unique skill set that includes a hands-on approach and act as the technical representative voice for the Manufacturing organization.

Basic Qualifications (Associate Manufacturing Engineer):

• Bachelor's STEM with 0 years experience OR
• Bachelors (Non-STEM) with 2 years experience in production assembly/fabrication including composites, metallic, coatings application, and/or production manufacturing operations OR
• HS Diploma/GED with 6 years of experience in production assembly/fabrication including composites, metallic, coatings application, and/or production
• Active in-scope DOD Secret security clearance that has been granted / renewed within the past 5 years as well as to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to interface with multiple levels of leadership, clients, and vendors
• Ability to work 2nd shift, 3/10s, Fri-Sun

Basic Qualifications (Manufacturing Engineer):

• Bachelor's STEM with 2 years experience OR Master's STEM with 0 years experience OR
• Bachelors (Non-STEM) with 4 years experience in production assembly/fabrication including composites, metallic, coatings application, and/or production manufacturing operations OR Master's (Non-STEM) with 2 years experience in production assembly/fabrication including composites, metallic, coatings application, and/or production manufacturing operations OR
• HS Diploma/GED with 8 years of experience in production assembly/fabrication including composites, metallic, coatings application, and/or production
• Active in-scope DOD Secret security clearance that has been granted / renewed within the past 5 years as well as to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to interface with multiple levels of leadership, clients, and vendors
• Ability to work 2nd shift, 3/10s, Fri-Sun

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• STEM Degree (Science, Technical, Engineering, or Mathematics)
• Experience working hands-on in a production assembly line environment
• Experience providing innovative techniques focused on improving product designs and tooling assemblies or equipment

Salary Range: $61,900 USD - $92,900 USD
Salary Range 2: $74,900 USD - $112,300 USD

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .

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 most positions.