Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Position: Staff Manufacturing Systems Engineer
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% of the Time Description 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.

The Manufacturing Systems Engineer will be responsible for shaping and executing the Product Line strategy across the Distributed Systems Organization portfolio as well as consulting as a subject matter expert on capital projects, MTA, and IRAD efforts.

What you will get to do:

Engage with the ECD program teams during pre-proposal, proposal, and early execution program phases to offer insight into higher yielding, novel, and evolving manufacturing processes

Develop a Manufacturing Plan for each phase of the program

Perform a Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA)
Lead design for automation efforts

Cost Modeling and Design to Cost activities

Develop Manufacturing Maturity Plans (MMP) which includes but is not limited to executing Affordability, Manufacturing Planning, Capital Planning, and Strategic Sourcing efforts

Lead the team to improve manufacturing processes, increase efficiency, reduce product cost, and improve yield

Exhibit competent knowledge of all processes on a manufacturing floor and provide technical oversight for sub-contractors

Deploy digital transformation of MSE work products for the use of efficient and successful manufacturing planning

Ensure success of critical Technology Demonstrator builds in the factory for DSO programs

Establishment of NCTA, CRAD, and Capital funding plans that ensure execution readiness for DSO programs in the factory and supply base

Act as a point of contact when investigating, identifying, and resolving discrepancies and performance issues when required. Understand impacts to production and coordinate providing alternate processing recommendations

The Manufacturing Systems Engineering must perform in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high visibility operation. They must be able to communicate written and verbally, have a passion for people, innovation, and excellence, along with the ability to effectively collaborate with multiple disciplines to solve complex issues.

The ideal candidate will:

Effectively communicate technical information both written and verbally

Possess demonstrated Project Management skills

Manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Basic Qualifications for the Staff Manufacturing Systems Engineering:

Bachelor’s Degree in a related STEM field and a minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience; OR 10 or more years or relevant work experience with a Master's degree.

Demonstrated experience developing and improving manufacturing assembly or test processes for complex hardware

Experience in manufacturing system engineering processes and products throughout the program life cycle, as well as providing technical leadership and guidance.

Experience with NCTA, CRAD, or Capital project including submittal and execution.

Experience with gated development processes and major program reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, PRR).Experience…