Posted:
11/19/2025, 10:56:02 AM
Location(s):
Utah, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Operations & Logistics
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently seeking a Process Engineer to support our Process Engineering team at our Promontory, Utah Plant.
Role Description & Responsibilities:
• Able to demonstrate and instill a strong safety culture in daily operations
• Developing and continuously improving manufacturing processes
• Supporting manufacturing operations, to include composites manufacturing, machining, rubber layup and molding, chemical bonding, primers and coatings, and complex assemblies
• Being the first line of support (primary point of contact) for operations personnel and any process related problems.
• Performing cause and corrective action investigations to permanently eliminate defects using root cause analysis tools
• Working with concurrent engineering team to create Build-to-Packages (i.e. engineering and planning documents)
• Authoring, updating and reviewing shop floor planning (work instructions)
• Preparing and presenting technical presentations to internal leadership, and to the customers for review and approval
• Performing reviews with operations team before and after parts are worked
• Monitoring production events and utilizing SPC tools to ensure process control
• Developing and incorporating process improvements
• Troubleshooting production/tooling/facility issues and implementing improvements and solutions to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Supporting design, checkout, qualification and implementation of new or modified tooling or equipment
Skills & Qualifications
• Self-Starter that takes initiative to complete tasks and assignments with little supervision
• Good problem-solving skills and strong oral and written communication skills
• Good organization and multi-tasking skills
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques
• Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Interpreting blueprints and specifications, GD&T standards
• Experience writing shop planning (preferred)
• Experience with 3D modeling software
• Experience working with composite materials (preferred)
• Strong inter-personal and Customer Service Skills
• CAD skills preferred
• Statistical Process Controls (SPC)
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
Level 2
• B.S. degree in STEM Engineering or related engineering degree and minimum 2 years’ related experience or 0 year with Masters.
Experience writing shop planning (preferred)
• Experience with 3D modeling software
• Experience working with composite materials (preferred)
• Strong inter-personal and Customer Service Skills
• CAD skills preferred
• Statistical Process Controls (SPC)
Level 3
B.S. degree in STEM- Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering or related engineering degree with 5 years’ experience with Bachelor degree or Master degree with 3 years experience.
Experience writing shop planning (preferred)
• Experience with 3D modeling software
• Experience working with composite materials (preferred)
• Strong inter-personal and Customer Service Skills
• CAD skills preferred
• Statistical Process Controls (SPC)
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