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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer or Principal Manufacturing Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals to support our E2-D Hawkeye Production. This position is located on site in St. Augustine, FL where we make the industry’s most complex manufacturing processes predictable and repeatable.

This position is on-site in St Augustine, FL and cannot be performed remotely due to the nature of the role.

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 Engineering organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with Design Engineering, Production, Tool Design Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Quality organizations to identify process, drawing incorporations, and tooling requirements to support current and new production.
• Generate and maintain/revise various Manufacturing Engineering Documentation.
• Identify manufacturing processes and specialty tooling requirements to improve efficiency, quality, and ergonomics in production operations.
• Provide technical liaison assistance to production personnel to troubleshoot or provide clarification on various build processes and tool related problems.
• Identify, specify, and analyze usage of production perishables and consumable requirements addressed by documentation being used for production work instructions.
• Investigate and provide solutions to support nonconformance repair procedures.
• Research, develop, and provide process training as required.
• Support site safety initiatives related to manufacturing processes.
• Interface/communicate with multiple levels of leadership, clients, and vendors.

We offer flexible 4/10 schedules (6am to 4:30pm) working Monday through Thursday and having 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 a Manufacturing Engineer or a Principal Manufacturing Engineer depending on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications for Manufacturing Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of engineering experience in manufacturing, mechanical, or electrical environment, or Masters in STEM and 0 years of experience
• Experience reading/interpreting electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and/or schematics and symbols.
• Experience working hands-on in a production assembly environment.
• Ability to work any shift or extended work week as business need requires.
• Ability to work for extended periods of time at a workstation on a computer or similar device for up to 10 hours / duration of shift. Occasional extended periods of standing, bending, kneeling.
• Traverse unit/product and operate in manufacturing/production environment to include: tooling, stands, ladders, steps etc. while wearing appropriate PPE, occasionally enter confined space.
• Ability to be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret level clearance, including Special Access Program within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Manufacturing Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years engineering experience in manufacturing, mechanical, or electrical environment or Masters in and 3 years engineering experience in manufacturing, mechanical, or electrical environment.
• Experience reading/interpreting electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and/or schematics and symbols.
• Experience working hands-on in a production assembly line environment.
• Ability to work any shift or extended work week as business need requires.
• Ability to work for extended periods of time at a workstation on a computer or similar device for up to 10 hours / duration of shift. Occasional extended periods of standing, bending, kneeling.
• Traverse unit/product and operate in manufacturing/production environment to include: tooling, stands, ladders, steps etc. while wearing appropriate PPE, occasionally enter confined space.
• Ability to be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret level clearance, including Special Access Program within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) degree.
• Experience with augmented reality modifications.
• Familiarity in aerospace harness fabrication and/or cable installation.
• Strong electrical experience and process knowledge in aerospace manufacturing.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting Blueprints and/or 3-D models.
• Experience creating MES Work Instructions.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and/or SAP knowledge.
• Experience providing innovative techniques focused on improving product designs and tooling assemblies or equipment.
• Experience with developing enhancement processes that improve production shop floor efficiencies and root cause corrective actions.
• Active Secret DoD clearance/Program Access.

What We Offer:

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a great 401K matching program, and 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees!

Primary Level Salary Range: $70,200.00 - $105,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $86,600.00 - $130,000.00

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.