Engineer Process Level 2

Engineering | Rocket Center West Virginia, United States

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 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, theyre making history.

We are currently seeking a talented Process Engineer for the Rocket Center, WV location just outside of Cumberland, MD. The Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL) site in Rocket Center designs, develops, and manufactures tactical rocket motors, medium caliber ammunition, composite components and end items, and fuze and electronics equipment. For decades, the dedicated and highly skilled team at ABL has supported national security efforts by developing and building defense systems for DoD customers and U.S. allies.

This position will be located on‑site at our Rocket Center, WV location. No remote opportunities are available for this position.

• Coordinates with design engineering on design and manufacturability issues.
• Evaluates discrepant hardware.
• Researches and evaluates 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.

• LEVEL 2:
  Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent STEM degree plus 2 years of total relevant experience; or Master’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent STEM degree plus 0 years of relevant experience.
• LEVEL 3:
  Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent STEM degree plus 5 years of total relevant experience; or Master’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent STEM degree plus 3 years of relevant experience.
• Be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre‑requisite).
• Knowledge of mechanical manufacturing and production processes.
• Ability to interpret 2D drawings.

• Experience with rocket motor manufacturing or comparable manufacturing processes.
• Experience with a variety of systems (i.e. pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic).
• Experience with project management.
• Demonstrated work ethic and hands‑on ability.
• Experience with technical writing, writing detailed operating procedures, CAD and GD&T.
• Experience using SPC and Six Sigma techniques.

Primary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 – $
Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 – $
Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results. Vice‑President or Director positions may be eligible for Long‑Term Incentives.

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.

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.