Principal Process Engineer

Overview

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is currently seeking a Process Engineer to support our growing business in our Rocket Center, West Virginia location.

Rocket Center, WV is located along the North Branch Potomac River in Mineral County, West Virginia and is home to the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL), a government installation operated by Northrop Grumman. Known for its scenic mountain landscapes, rolling hills and state parks, the region offers a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities to include hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, hunting and whitewater rafting.

Where can you get to from Rocket Center? We are just a couple hours from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Pittsburgh and not far from Philadelphia, Virginia and Ohio. If you enjoy a beautiful all-weather climate, low cost of living, zero gridlock traffic, outdoor activities, and easy access

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Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible.

With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

• Coordinates with Design Engineering on design and manufacturability issues.
• Coordinates with production on day-to-day activities. Assists in the resolution of processing issues.
• Evaluates discrepant hardware
• Research and evaluate commercially available tools and equipment to support manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoots existing processes to improve safety, quality, cost, and efficiency.
• Incorporates engineering changes on work in process.
• Work in a team environment and function as a leader in mechanical and design solutions to process engineering problems.
• Participate on teams to help make necessary improvements and changes to all process related issues in the Operations department.

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering with 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably engineering OR a master’s degree in engineering with 3 years of experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain clearance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and Explosives as an Employee Possessor.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated hands-on mechanical ability

• Experience or coursework with electrical or electro mechanical assembly
• Experience or coursework in production environment
• Experience or coursework in Surface Mount Technology Circuit Card Assembly
• Experience or coursework using SPC and Six Sigma techniques

This position falls under a Federal Explosives License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for this location. Candidates hired into this role will be required to complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval to be a possessor.

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $ The above salary…