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Sr. Principal Manufacturing Engineer Security Clearance

Job in Ridgecrest, Kern County, California, 93555, USA
Listing for: Northrop Grumman
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-08
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Sr. Principal Manufacturing Engineer 4 with Security Clearance
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No CLEARANCE TYPE:
Interim Secret TRAVEL:
No

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.

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.

We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought-leader. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sr.

Principal Manufacturing Engineer. This individual will work closely with the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, IPT Lead, Quality Engineer, Design Engineering, and Operations to ensure producibility meets the program targets, including Yield, and continuous improvement opportunities. This individual will support the AARGM program. The AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile) is a supersonic, air- launched tactical missile system. AARGM is the most advanced system for pilots against today's modern surface-to-air threats.

It is able to rapidly engage land- and sea-based air-defense threats, as well as striking, time-sensitive targets. Responsibilities:
The Manufacturing Process Engineer responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the tasks outlined below:
Process Development
* Lead the development, review, standardization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing process documentation, MES instructions to ensure compliance, configuration control, production readiness, and operational efficiency.

* Drive manufacturing documentation strategy and governance across production and sustainment operations, ensuring processes are aligned with engineering requirements, quality standards, and program execution objectives.

* Support rapid implementation of engineering changes, corrective actions and process improvement while maintaining configuration accuracy and manufacturing compliance.

* Coordinate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Test, and Production and Program Management team to ensure manufacturing documentation support efficient execution, troubleshooting, and schedule recovery activities.

* Lead manufacturing process improvement and operations execution strategies to support quality, efficiency, affordability, and production readiness. Factory Support
* Lead manufacturing execution and operational improvement initiatives supporting production yield, process stability, affordability, and schedule performance.

* Provide technical leadership and manufacturing execution support to production operations and cross-functional teams.

* Lead continuous improvement, corrective action, and risk mitigation activities to improve manufacturing efficiency, quality and operational performance.

* Mentor and support manufacturing personnel through process guidance, operational support and manufacturing best practices.

* Coordinate with internal external stakeholder to support manufacturing readiness and operation execution.

* Support high visibility production builds troubleshoot efforts and schedule recovery initiatives in fast paces operational environments.

* Support RCCA, non-conformance resolution implementation in coordination with quality and engineering teams.

* Provide technical mentorship and leadership to junior manufacturing engineer and cross functional personnel. Design Support
* Provide…
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