Mechanical Engineer; Level 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
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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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support our Armament Systems Business Unit based in Plymouth, MN.

• Translate contract requirements and specifications into build and test requirements
• Create, publish, review and maintain all necessary documentation required for new and existing manufacturing programs which may include the following: TDP reviews for correctness and completeness
• Engineering Changes, release, and incorporation into the process
• Manufacturing work instructions
• Manufacturing bills of material and routings
• Ensure appropriate documentation is in Configuration Management system
• Develop task releases, get them approved and introduced into the manufacturing system
• Prepare for and support Build Readiness Reviews and Production Readiness Reviews
• Create test requests and support test readiness reviews
• Support Engineering disposition on non-conforming products from internal and external sources
• Support Engineering approval of proposed process changes from internal and external sources
• Participate in Failure Analysis and Corrective Actions to drive the rapid resolution of complex production issues.
• Assist in the resolution of complex manufacturing line process issues such as machining, metal finishing, painting, heat treating, assembly, and test
• Coordinate production efforts between internal functional disciplines including Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, and Test.
• Monitor In-Process Testing and Final Lot Acceptance Testing for compliance with performance specification requirements
• Assist in the preparation of and participate in customer meetings and program reviews
• Traveling to production, test and supplier facilities up to about 25%

• This position may be filled as a Mechanical Engineer level 2 or 3, depending on the candidate’s education and/or years of experience.
• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline
• 2+ years of experience as Mechanical Engineer; or master’s degree in lieu of experience.
• Ability to complete significant technical tasks as directed by the team lead and to provide work direction/coordination to other technical team members.
• Experience working and communicating with customers, program management, and engineering management.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical systems, electromechanical mechanisms, manufacturing processes, metal fabrication, and standard assembly processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work effectively with a wide variety of multi-disciplinary personnel in remote settings and build strong, trusting relationships.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and MS Project.
• US citizenship required.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline
• 2+ years of experience as Mechanical Engineer; or master’s degree in lieu of experience.
• Ability to complete significant technical tasks as directed by the team lead and to provide work…