Associate​/Manufacturing Engineer Level 1​/R10222558

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

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.

• Collaborate within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) to develop and implement process improvements as well as support site initiatives.
• Work closely with manufacturing personnel in the highly automated production of composite aerospace components.
• Author, modify, and audit shop floor electronic work instructions (EWIs). Perform root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities to permanently eliminate defects.
• Troubleshoot production/equipment/program/tooling issues and implement improvements and solutions.

Associate Manufacturing Engineer Level 1:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) and 0 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Currently have active DoD clearance and able to maintain it.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) per company and business needs.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field and 1 year of work experience in an engineering manufacturing environment role; OR Master’s in STEM field with 0 years of experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically with Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with reading and understanding engineering drawings and specifications.
• Currently have active DoD clearance and able to maintain it.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) per company and business needs.

• Active DoD Clearance.
• Experience using DMAIC problem solving system.
• Experience with composite manufacturing.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience working with/programming Fanuc or similar robots.
• Experience using NX or similar CAD software.
• Experience using Smart MES or similar.
• Demonstrated understanding of root cause / corrective action processes and techniques.
• Experience using RCCA tools such as Five Why, Pareto, fishbone, etc.
• Experience drafting, maintaining, and modifying work instructions and/or process specification.

Primary Level Salary Range: $59,900.00 - $89,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.