Engineer Manufacturing 2/3

Requisition ID: R10019252

• Category: Engineering
• Location: Palmdale, California, United States of America
• Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Climb to new heights on your journey when you start Defining Possible with Northrop Grumman. Enjoy a purposeful career in aeronautics that is crucial to the way we connect and protect our world across land, sea, and air. Bring your experience and take advantage of this opportunity to discover how you can start to push past possible and achieve your goals today. Enjoy a diverse, collaborative environment with professionals across the nation ready to help launch your career.

Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer / Principal Manufacturing Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA Center of Excellence 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 (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 or Associates degree and 10 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 1st shift "5am-3:30pm" or 2nd shift "4:12pm-2:42am" and any work schedule (times may vary)

Basic Qualifications (Principal Manufacturing Engineer):

• Bachelor's STEM with 5 years experience OR Master's STEM with 3 years experience OR
• Bachelors (Non-STEM) with 7 years experience in production assembly/fabrication including composites, metallic, coatings application, and/or production manufacturing operations OR Master's (Non-STEM) with 5 years experience in production assembly/fabrication including composites, metallic, coatings application, and/or production manufacturing operations OR
• HS Diploma or Associates degree and 13 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 1st shift "5am-3:30pm" or 2nd shift "4:12pm-2:42am" and any work schedule (times may vary)

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

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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most position.
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Salary Range: $74,900 USD - $112,300 USD
Salary Range 2: $92,200 USD - $138,400 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. With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042 (https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/) we require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by their start date. Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.

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.