Principal Engineer Manufacturing/Sr. Principal Engineer Manufacturing
Listed on 2026-10-12
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Quality Engineering -
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
No relocation assistance available
Clearance Required For StartNo
Clearance TypeSecret
TravelYes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionAt 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 Mission Systems Sector has an immediate need for 2nd shift Manufacturing Process Engineer 3/4 to support the Final Assembly area within manufacturing. The primary location is our Linthicum, MD facility.
Process Development- Developing new and maintaining, or improving, existing manufacturing processes with a focus on production capabilities and affordability
- Providing ROI justification for process improvements
- Creating and managing project plans (tasks, resources and schedules) for process development activities
- Creating and documenting designs for custom tooling
- Specifying, identifying and procuring new manufacturing equipment for production readiness and preparing equipment for production
- Developing and optimizing process parameters
- Developing/revising process documentation and work instructions
- Monitoring process yields and cost, recommending and implementing quality improvements to drive improved metrics
- Solving of manufacturing problems (related to materials, designs, equipment and tooling, training and instructions) to support production
- Assisting with the training of new personnel and participation in the design of operation training materials
- Supporting factory maintenance personnel with the troubleshooting and repair of process equipment
- Recommending product design improvements required to produce advanced microelectronics products
- Documenting state-of-the-art process capabilities and guidelines for product designers
- Participating in design producibility reviews for new products
- Providing supplier support, as needed, to resolve issues within supply base
- Providing Request for Proposal (RFP) input specifically as it relates to Non-Recurring Engineering (RE) requirements such as tooling, capital equipment and/or new process development
The chosen candidate must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high visibility environment; work well in a team environment; and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
This position can be filled at either a level 3 or level 4.
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Manufacturing Process Engineer 3- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other related STEM area and at least 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or related area - OR - a Master's degree with 3+ years of experience.
- Must have fluency in MS Office software applications.
- 3D Solid Modeling experience using a CAD software.
- Candidate must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.
U.S. citizenship required.
Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Manufacturing Process Engineer 4- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other related STEM area and at least 8+ years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or related area - OR - a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience.
- Must have fluency in MS Office software applications.
- 3D Solid Modeling experience using a CAD software.
- Candidate must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.
U.S. citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience developing manufacturing processes for cable assemblies, control panels, and/or electro-mechanical assemblies
- Familiarity with J-STD and MIL-STD requirements
- Large tooling design experience
- Structural Aircraft assembly background/experience
- 3D modeling experience in Unigraphics/NX
- 3D modeling experience with assembly tooling, concept development, and tool creation
- Experience with the Teamcenter Manufacturing tool suite and Manufacturing Process Planning
- Familiarity with Design of Experiment…
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