Job Description

Job Description

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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Manufacturing Engineer based in Sunnyvale, CA .

The Principal Manufacturing Engineer will support the manufacturing and testing of marine launcher systems, working on various manufacturing processes for high-value assemblies, machined components, formed components, and welded fabrications. These processes include precision manual assembly, welding, machining, bonding, finishing and mechanical assembly.

What You'll get to Do:

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• Develop new processes, improve existing manufacturing processes, and develop the required tooling and fixtures with an excellent team of experienced assembly mechanics, machinists, welders and engineers.
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• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability and develop best practices within the manufacturing environment.
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• Develop efficient process flows and sequences of operations, optimized production area layouts, manage bills of materials, create detailed work instructions, process procedures and tooling requirements with emphasis on safety, foreign object elimination and equipment/system maintenance.
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• Support continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of new capital equipment for establishing expanded production processes.
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• Select roles will also support final acceptance testing of product and provide technical support to test facility operation as necessary.
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• The ability to support multiple production shifts is required (first, second, third shifts, and weekends) based on the assignment and current and future production schedules.
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Basic Qualifications for Principal Manufacturing Engineer :

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• Bachelor's in a related STEM discipline with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; Master's Degree in a related STEM discipline with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
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• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
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• Experience in one or more of the following areas: mechanical assembly processes, welding and machining.
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• Experience in continuous improvement.
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• Experience in technical writing.
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• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.
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• US Citizenship required.
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Preferred Qualifications for Principal Manufacturing Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in one of the following disciplines - Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Relocation package, Shift work, Weekend work,

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