Principal​/Senior Principal Manufacturing Engineer - Equipment Maintenance - R10214240

Principal/Senior Principal Manufacturing Engineer - Equipment Maintenance - R

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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.

At the heart of who we are, Northrop Grumman is an American manufacturing company building the next generation of innovation for the United States and its allies.
Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Waynesboro, VA will deliver advanced radars, communications antennas, and electronic warfare capabilities
. Slated to open in 2026, we are adding hundreds of high-quality jobs in the heart of Virginia. Together, we will work to deliver the world’s most advanced technologies to protect our national security.

A security clearance is not required to apply to or to start this job. The selected candidate will be processed for a security clearance after she/he starts the job.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal or Senior Principal Manufacturing Engineer based out of Waynesboro, Virginia. We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the
development, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of advanced industrial automation systems, Factory Test equipment systems, and other manufacturing equipment at our Central Virginia manufacturing facilities.

As a hands‑on Manufacturing Engineer you will troubleshoot equipment and perform preventive maintenance tasks while developing process improvements and engaging digital tools to streamline operations and manufacturing sequences. You will collaborate with peers, assemblers, and technicians to ensure equipment readiness and availability. Knowledge of equipment functionality and capability are paramount as you support metric driven decisions on maintenance, throughput, and capacity.

• Support the development and implementation of the site Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Develop and implement shop floor digital solutions for PM and Operations.
• Collaborate with OEMs when troubleshooting and developing failure mode corrective actions.
• Develop digital work instructions for manufacturing and maintenance tasks.
• Specify, identify, and procure new manufacturing equipment for production readiness and prepare equipment for production with a focus on machine integration and data collection.

We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment, possess excellent communication skills, and have a passion for innovation and teamwork.

Travel will be less than 25% and will decrease after the first 12‑18 months.

This requisition may be filled as a Principal Manufacturing Engineer or a Senior Principal Manufacturing Engineer.

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, production and/or equipment maintenance. Or a Master's degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, production and/or equipment maintenance. Candidates with an Associate's degree and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, production and/or equipment maintenance will also be considered.
• Experience with equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Experience with MS Office software applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret level security…