Principal Engineer Manufacturing - R10215270

Principal Engineer Manufacturing - R

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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 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 is seeking a motivated and leadership‑oriented individual to join the Power/Control Systems (PCS) team as a Principal Manufacturing Engineer at our Sykesville, MD facility. Our Manufacturing Team is a leading innovator, developer, manufacturer, integrator, and supporter of a variety of advanced electronics for national security and non‑defense applications.

Relocation assistance:
None. Clearance type:
Secret. Travel requirement:
Yes, 10% of the time.

• Developing new and maintaining or improving existing manufacturing processes with a focus on affordability
• Leading Manufacturing Readiness Review for new design efforts to ensure that production can begin in accordance with the overall manufacturing plan
• 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 using CAD and PLM Software
• Specifying, identifying and procuring new manufacturing equipment for production readiness and preparing equipment for production using Process Readiness Reviews
• Developing and optimizing process parameters
• Developing/revising process documentation and work instructions

• Monitoring process yields and cost to recommend and implement improvements to drive improved metrics
• Solving manufacturing problems (materials, designs, equipment and tooling, training and instructions) to support production
• Assisting with the training of new personnel and participating in the design of operations training materials
• Supporting factory maintenance personnel with the troubleshooting and repair of process equipment

• Recommending product design improvements required to produce advanced electro‑mechanical assemblies
• Documenting novel process capabilities and guidelines for product designers
• Participating in design readiness and 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 (NRE) requirements such as tooling, capital equipment and/or new process development

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) and a minimum of 5 years of Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production OR a Master’s degree in a STEM area and a minimum of 3 years of Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production experience
• Must have experience in MS Office software applications
• Experience in a manufacturing environment in an engineering support role
• Experience with developing new processes in a cross‑functional team
• 3D Solid Modeling experience using a CAD software
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• US Citizenship is required

• Familiarity with J‑STD and MIL‑STD requirements
• 3D modeling experience in Unigraphics/NX
• 3D modeling experience with assembly tooling, concept development, and tool creation
• Experience with naval systems/products/programs
• Experience with Siemens PLM and SAP MES software
• Experience with rapid prototyping in an ESD…