Materials & Process Engineer - Level 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
None

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Materials & Process Engineer - Level 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in San Diego, California
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Learn more about Mission Enabling Products at our website:

• Review of down-flowed engineering process requirements to ensure applicability to part type.
• Documentation and implementation, including training, of any new processes introduced. Implementation and monitoring of SPC methodologies into manufacturing.
• Establishment of ‘lessons learned’ evaluation of projects and implementation of such lessons into future programs. Development and refinement of manufacturing tools.
• Support for Cause and Corrective Action (C/CA) activities.
• Design of Experiments (DOE) activities for manufacturing efficiency and quality improvement. Validation and qualification of new equipment.
• Review and approval of engineering documentation including Manufacturing Work Instructions, Drawings, Specifications.
• Creation and updates to material and process specifications.
• Creation and administration of material test programs.
• Support and troubleshooting of manufacturing shop floor activities.

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 5 years of engineering experience; OR Master of Science (MS) in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 2 years of engineering experience; or PhD in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline
• Working knowledge of high-performance carbon/epoxy and carbon/cyanate resin system, core materials.
• Hands on working experience with composites manufacturing processes, including hand lay‑up and vacuum bagging.
• Knowledge of surface treatments / coatings etc.
• Knowledge of adhesive bonding processes
• Candidate must have the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a DoD clearances within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.
• US Citizenship

• BS or MS in Material Science and Engineering
• Knowledge of adhesive bonding processes
• Prior experience in an aerospace or space hardware manufacturing or development environment.
• Demonstrated analytical approach to problem solving and data analysis.
• Familiarity with analytical material test methods such as FTIR, DSC, DMA.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or…