RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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 is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support Surface Mount Technology Manual Assembly for Space Programs at our brand-new Space and Autoline Technology (SALT) facility in Elkridge Maryland.

The Manufacturing Engineer will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Advanced Commodities Manufacturing organization. The selected candidate will work in a fast-paced environment where he/she will interact with multiple disciplines.

The Manufacturing Engineer has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to:

• Investigating suspected non-conforming hardware, determining a path forward for rework or repair and providing initial root causes for manufacturing related defects.
• Developing and/or revising process documentation and manufacturing work instructions.
• Developing new and maintaining or improving existing manufacturing processes with a focus on quality, efficiency, and affordability.

• Factory support - working with the production floor personnel to resolve technical issues or questions. Collaborating with operations team to identify and implement improvements.
• Leverage data to develop actionable insights and recommend improvements.
• Utilize Tableau for data visualization and reporting to support decision-making processes.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or any related STEM degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant industry experience or Masters with 0 years experience.
• Basic understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present data and recommendations clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on problem-solving.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the Aerospace or Defense Industries.
• Engage directly with and have hands on experience with floor operations, addressing real time challenges
• Knowledge/familiarity of J-STD and MIL-STD requirements, including J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610.
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• Familiarity with advanced microelectronics fabrication technologies, specifically manual processes.

MANUMS

Salary Range: $77,600.00 - $116,400.00

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.