Job Description

Requisition ID: R10165730

• Category: Engineering
• Location: Roy, Utah, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Interim Secret
• 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 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.

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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Laboratory Manufacturing Engineer . This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program. 

 

What You’ll Get To Do:  

Join the Manufacturing Engineering team for Sentinel and take part in engineering solutions for our customer. This position requires a highly motivated self-starter with preferred knowledge in the fabrication, assembly, system integration, and testing. The candidate will be involved in assisting other NG sectors and suppliers with developing a Manufacturing Plan, conducting Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRA), and executing the startup of a new program. The candidate will need to demonstrate exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, have the ability task orient, and communicate effectively with varying levels of Customer, NGC, and Supplier employees and leadership. 

Primary responsibilities will include providing technical and administrative leadership and guidance to the program Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and Suppliers for developing the manufacturing planning and successful preparation and execution of MRA’s. This will include establishing a program project plan and schedule that is aligned with the IPT Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Provide advanced technological ideas and Subject Matter Expertise (SME) to resolve technical questions and ensure compliance and execution to the Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) Deskbook, and Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) Statement of Work (SOW) requirements. In addition, responsibilities will include providing technical input to the Manufacturing Plan. 

Additional Job Responsibilities include: 

• Develops processes by studying requirements, researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment

• Collaborates with Design Engineering on design and manufacturability issues 

• Coordinates with the integration team on day-to-day activities. Resolves complex process issues. 

• Research and evaluate commercially available tools and equipment to support activities.

• Design and procure specialized tooling and fixtures. 

• Investigates root cause of discrepancies and implements corrective actions. 

• Troubleshoots existing processes to improve safety, quality, cost and efficiency. 

• Develops and maintains detailed work instructions for assigned products/processes 

• Educates/trains operators on new and existing processes. 

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts 

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. 

 

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's Degree in Science with 9 years of experience; Master's Degree with 7 years of experience; or PhD with 4 years of experience. 

• Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain a DOD Interim Secret Security Clearance prior to start. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Security Clearance post start. 

• Must have the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP). 

• Comprehensive understanding and wide application of technical principle, theories, and concepts in the field.

• Experience with Design Reviews, Process Control Documentation, Work Instructions, and Bills of Materials. 

• Experience using Microsoft Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS-Project) 

 

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:  

• Previous experience on high-rate production military program 

• Candidate should have 1-3 years of prior laboratory experience. This experience should include setup of the lab and test experiments as well as lab configuration change requests.

• Previous experience with programs within the EMD phase and buildout of new laboratory spaces. 

• Previous experience on EMD projects leading teams 

• Experience with Mechanical/Electrical Drawings 

• Experience with Inter Continental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM). 

• Experience working Designs into production 

• An understanding of Manufacturing Readiness Assessment’s and establishing Manufacturing Readiness Levels per DoD customer requirements. 

Salary Range: $104,400 - $156,600
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 candidate's experience, education, skills and current market 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.

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Holiday work, Full time, Interim role, Relocation package, Shift work, Monday to Thursday,

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