Principal/Sr. Principal Energetics MFG Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4
Listed on 2026-05-23
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Systems Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No
CLEARANCE TYPE:
None
TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% of the Time
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’s Space Sector is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Energetics Manufacturing Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4 to join our team in Magna, UT.
The Tool Quality Engineer is responsible on developing, establishing and maintaining Mission Assurance policies and procedures, processes and controls thereby ensuring both performance and quality of manufactured products conform to established company, international (AS9100), and governmental requirements, as well as lasting customer satisfaction.
This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
This role may require up to 25% travel.
In this job, you will:
Conduct source inspections at vendor sites ensuring quality and technical standards are met before authorizing shipment.
Understand the tool design intent, failure modes, requirements and specifications of the product as well as the manufacturing processes, process controls, statistics, SPC, and quality inspections.
Provide quality guidance in Tooling design reviews to ensure quality requirements and policies are being captured in the design phase
Author initial inspection plans for new tooling and periodic/recycle inspection plans
Essure compliance and will serve as liaison between the S&MA organization and various other organizations including some government agencies.
Work directly with operating entities to ensure that inspections, statistical process control analyses, and audits are conducted on a continuing basis as specified to enforce requirements, meet specifications, and improve processing.
Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications for Level 3:
Approved STEM Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience – OR – Approved STEM Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience
No clearance required to start
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge and experience.
Experience with internal and external (Government, vendors, etc.) customers.
Experience with manufacturing processes.
Experience with machining and/or dimensional inspection.
Basic Qualifications for Level 4:
Approved STEM Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience – OR – Approved STEM Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience - OR – Approved STEM PhD with 4 year of relevant experience
No clearance required to start
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge and experience.
Experience with internal and external (Government, vendors, etc.) customers.
Experience with manufacturing processes.
Experience with machining and/or dimensional inspection.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proven technical aptitude and ability to problem solve complex technical issues
Proven ability to multi-task (i.e. manage several projects at one time) and prioritize workload
Excellent Communication Skills (both written and verbal)
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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $
Secondary Level Salary Range: $ - $
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base…
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