Requisition ID: R10175455- Category: Engineering
- Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
- Clearance Type: None
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10 of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
- Positions Available: 1
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history. Northrop Grummans Manufacturing Operations Engineering organization is seeking Principal Manufacturing Systems Project Engineer or a Senior Principal Manufacturing Systems Project Engineer for the Surface Mount Technology Cell (SMT). This position is located both at our site near BWI Airport in Maryland, as well as our nearby Troy Hill complex in Elkridge, Maryland.
Whats Great About Working for Northrop Grumman:
**Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
**Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
**Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
**Many sites have 9/80 days, telework and flexible scheduling options, plus generous paid time off.
**Northrop Grumman was recognized as one of the world’s most flexible employers by Sustainability Magazine in 2023.
**Northrop Grumman has made the Top 50 list for Diversity Inc. for 14 consecutive years!
The Principal/Senior Principal Manufacturing Systems Project Engineer will be responsible for a product line, or group of product lines, moving through their respective areas.
Responsibilities include:
act as the main point of contact for manufacturing engineering related activities for your product within the cell
coordinate between non-deliverable hardware requestor and manufacturing operations/engineering
collaborate closely with your process engineering peers as well as multiple other functional groups supporting shop floor, program office, and customer (quality engineering, manufacturing supervision, production, operations, design engineering, program management)
review and handle product on the shop floor
identify continuous improvement opportunities; create solutions and lobby for funding
lead communications outward from the shop floor, lead weekly meetings of various types for various audiences; yield meetings, situations reports, problem resolution charts, etc.
gather and document efforts related for non-recurring cost for initial product startup as well as support manufacturing readiness reviews
drive root cause corrective action efforts as issues arise
This job may be filled as a Principal Manufacturing Systems Project Engineer or a Senior Principal Manufacturing Systems Project Engineer based on the qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Manufacturing Systems Project Engineer:
Bachelors degree or higher in Engineering or related STEM area and at least five years of relevant work experience (or 3 with an MS)
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience managing projects and/or leading people with strong organizational skills
Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Manufacturing Systems Project Engineer:
Bachelors degree or higher in Engineering or related STEM area and at least eight years relevant work experience (or 6 with an MS)
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience managing projects and/or leading people with strong organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with KPIs, cost estimates, and continuous improvement
Knowledge of surface mount technology (SMT)
Familiarity with Design of Experiment (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and 6 sigma concepts for process development
Familiarity with J-STD and MIL-STD requirements
Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite).
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.
Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting
Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.
Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.
Salary Range: $102,400 - $153,600
Salary Range 2: $127,000 - $190,600
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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet conditions.
Employees may be eligible for 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 Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
