Principal/Sr Principal Engineer Reliability
Listed on 2026-10-16
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Quality Engineering, Electrical Engineering
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.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems
- Propulsion Division is currently looking for a Principal / Senior Principal Maintenance Reliability Engineer to join our Tooling and Facilities Engineering group supporting our manufacturing operations at our Rocket Motor Manufacturing facility located in the Promontory, Utah facility. This position will occasionally support the Clearfield
, Copper Crossing and Bacchus locations. Candidate must be willing to travel to all 4 campuses and be on site. This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.
As a Maintenance Reliability Engineer, you will specialize in various types of automated mechanical/electrical components and manufacturing equipment/facilities. Develop and implement machine monitoring strategies to support the reliability centered maintenance program to predict machine failures before they happen using vibration, temperature, and other variable analysis. Review existing manufacturing equipment and become completely familiar with the OEM’s manufacturing build protocol as it relates to machine function.
Provide emphasis to ensure that the correct preventative maintenance procedures are in place as it relates to the mechanical and electrical systems and recommend all critical spare parts to keep the plant operational on a 24/7 basis. This position works to ensure that all manufacturing equipment maintains a high level of machine uptime. There is considerable latitude for independent action and decision making.
You will support our current facility and allow it to grow to the next level of operations and production. You will prepare presentations and reports detailing the Operational Equipment Effectiveness on assets you support. You will aid in developing standard specifications for future equipment purchases.
- Must have good oral and written communication skills.
- Must have excellent conflict resolution and negotiating skillskills.
- Ability to manage time and multi-task.
- Ability to solve problems.
- Ability to perform Root Cause Corrective Action.
- Ability to perform FMEA analysis.
- Ability to develop maintenance strategies.
- Ability to work independently and use judgment to make appropriate decisions that support overall project objectives.
- Ability to drive projects and processes.
- Ability to partner with leadership at all levels.
- Ability to troubleshoot problems and resolve issues in a short time frame.
- Ability to analyze data.
This position can be filled as a Principal level (Level
3) or Sr. Principal (Level
4)
- Minimum of 5 years' experience with manufacturing processes, equipment, or manufacturing facilities support/maintenance; 3 years with a Master's degree;
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Basic understanding of various types of manufacturing equipment.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
- Understanding of CAPEX engineering projects or equipment installation.
- Experience interacting with craftsmen, maintenance planners, and management.
- Understanding of reliability concepts (i.e.i.e., MTTR, MTBF, probability of failure, condition monitoring, etc.)
- Experience with CMMS/EAM and equipment failure data analysis
- Ability to negotiate and consult with vendors as required to maintain and repair mechanical equipment.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, PowerBI.
- Minimum of 8 years'…
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