Sentinel Principal Manufacturing Engineer R10216867

Sentinel Principal Manufacturing Engineer (17204) - R

Location: Roy, UT

Employment Type: Full‑time

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Job Function: Engineering & Information Technology – Defense and Space Manufacturing

Clearance Type: Secret

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Relocation Assistance: May be available

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people around the world today and for generations to come. Our pioneering spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of technological advancements—from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean to stealth bombers to landing on the moon.

We look for people with bold 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. 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 Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to support the Sentinel program in Roy, UT.

Join the Production Operations MFG Engineering team for Sentinel and contribute engineering solutions to deploy and deliver a state‑of‑the‑art weapon system to our customer. This role requires a highly motivated self‑starter with knowledge of fabrication, assembly, system integration, deployment, and testing of engineered products. Your responsibilities include working with suppliers to develop a compliant Manufacturing Plan, conducting Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA) events, creating Bill of Materials, developing work and installation instructions, supporting system design, and tool design.

• Production documentation and data
• Build/Buy decisions
• Assembly, installation, and work instructions
• Specialty tooling design, development, and production in support of field installation activities
• Team liaison and SME for engineering support during field activities

• Represent the organization as a technical contact, interact with senior personnel on technical matters, facilitate inter‑team coordination, and reinforce leadership’s vision and goals
• Develop processes by studying requirements; research, design, modify, and test production/deployment methods and equipment
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to ensure practical manufacturing and fabrication solutions
• Coordinate with the integration team(s) on day‑to‑day activities; resolve complex process issues
• Work with suppliers to develop manufacturing planning for successful preparation and execution of MRAs
• Research and evaluate commercially available tools and equipment to support deployment activities
  
  Investigate root cause of discrepancies and implement corrective actions
• Troubleshoot existing processes to improve safety, quality, cost, and efficiency li>
• Develop and maintain detailed work and install instructions for assigned products/processes
• Educate/train operators on new and existing processes
• Establish and maintain a program project plan and schedule aligned with the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
• Provide on‑site engineering support during field installations
• Provide advanced technological ideas and SME to resolve technical questions and ensure compliance to the EMD Statement of Work (SOW) requirements
• Implement Lean practices to continually identify opportunities for improvement

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Salary range: $89,400 – $134,200 (USD). The range is a guideline; base salary offers consider scope and responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Additional compensation may include overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and for eligible positions Long‑Term Incentives.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, visit  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.