Posted:
11/20/2025, 9:38:31 AM
Location(s):
Utah, United States ⋅ Clearfield, Utah, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level
Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an Associate Process Engineer to join the Rocket Motor Case Engineering team in Salt Lake City, Utah (Copper Crossing).
This is a swing shift position.
Role Description & Responsibilities:
Provide support of manufacturing personnel for a variety of manufacturing processes
Develop and maintain detailed work instructions for assigned products/processes
Coordinates with Design Engineering on design and manufacturability issues
Coordinates with production on day to day activities. Assists in the resolution of processing issues
Evaluate and aid in the disposition of discrepant hardware
Troubleshoots existing processes to improve safety, quality, cost, and efficiency
Analyze processing data to highlight trends and implement corrective actions
Maintains manufacturing bill of materials (MBOM)
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Basic Qualifications:
B.S. degree in STEM : Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering or related engineering degree; 2 years of experience or 0 years with Master's degree
Knowledge of Statistical Process Control
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in working with aerospace specifications and drawings, both hard copy and model-based
Experience with insulation/rubber processes
Experience with materials and composite winding processes
Experience with machining processes
Experience with hardware installation processes
Experience supporting an aerospace manufacturing process with the necessary materials, tooling, and equipment
Experience authoring, modifying, and auditing manufacturing procedures
Knowledge of root cause / corrective action processes and techniques
Website: https://northropgrumman.com/
Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Data Integration ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Remote Sensing ⋅ Security ⋅ Software