Engineer Propulsion
Listed on 2026-01-24
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Quality Engineering -
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE:
None
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an Associate
Process Engineer to join the Rocket Motor Case Engineering team in Salt Lake City , Utah (Copper Crossing).
This is a swing shift position.
Role Description & Responsibilities- Provide support of manufacturing personnel for a variety of manufacturing processes
- Develop and maintain detailed work instructions for assigned products/processes
- Coordinate with Design Engineering on design and manufacturability issues
- Coordinate with production on day to day activities. Assists in the resolution of processing issues
- Evaluate and aid in the disposition of discrepant hardware
- Troubleshoots existing processes to improve safety, quality, cost, and efficiency
- Analyze processing data to highlight trends and implement corrective actions
- Maintains manufacturing bill of materials (MBOM)
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, 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 position’s 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.
Basic Qualifications- B.S. degree in STEM:
Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering or related engineering degree; 2 years of experience or 0 years with Master’s degree - Knowledge of Statistical Process Control
- Experience in working with aerospace specifications and drawings, both hard copy and model-based
- Experience with insulation/rubber processes
- Experience with materials and composite winding processes
- Experience with machining processes
- Experience with hardware installation processes
- Experience supporting an aerospace manufacturing process with the necessary materials, tooling, and equipment
- Experience authoring, modifying, and auditing manufacturing procedures
- Knowledge of root cause / corrective action processes and techniques
Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $
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.
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