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Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Manufacturing Level 3/4

Northrop Grumman · Iuka, MS4d ago
$85k – $159kfrom the posting

Improve and troubleshoot manufacturing processes for composite aerospace components

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Seniority
Senior
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
BS
Experience
4–8 yrs
Industry
Aerospace
Role
Process Engineering
Schedule
Compressed 4x10
Clearance
Secret
Relocation
Offered
Materials
composite aerospace componentscomposites473
Techniques
RCCA (Five Why, Pareto, fishbone)
Benefits
relocation package

Role details

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a first shift Principal/Sr. Principal Manufacturing Engineer Level 3/4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The position will be located in Iuka, MS. This position supports a Monday – Thursday 4x10 schedule.

The selected candidate will provide critical support in a high-volume high-mix production environment, working closely with Operations, Quality, Industrial Engineering, Scheduling and Maintenance. Our goal is to minimize downtime on the production line by troubleshooting, problem solving, and proactively identifying areas of concern. Our engineers work to continuously improve their processes, eliminating process variation and waste while building in quality. Join us in the team effort to meet our production goals!

Responsibilities

  • 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 implementing improvements and solutions.

Basic Qualifications

Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Level 3)

  • Bachelor’s degree and 4 year or experience in the following engineering fields; Manufacturing, Quality, Production, Industrial, Process, Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautics OR Masters with 3 years of experience in mentioned fields; OR PhD in STEM field with 0 years of experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level clearance per company and business needs
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) per company and business needs
  • Experience with Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Sr. Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Level 4)

  • Bachelor’s degree and 8 year or experience in the following engineering fields; Manufacturing, Quality, Production, Industrial, Process, Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautics OR Masters with 6 years of experience in mentioned fields; OR PhD in STEM field with 4 years of experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level clearance per company and business needs
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) per company and business needs
  • Experience with Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with composite manufacturing
  • Active DoD Clearance
  • 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 Catia V5 or similar CAD software
  • Experience using Solumina G8 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

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. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. 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.

com/EEO. S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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Common questions

What is the salary for the Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Manufacturing Level 3/4 role at Northrop Grumman?

The listed annual base salary range is $85K–$159K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Does Northrop Grumman sponsor H-1B visas?

Northrop Grumman has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Manufacturing Level 3/4 role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Manufacturing Level 3/4 role at Northrop Grumman based?

This role is based in Iuka, MS.

What degree is required for the Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Manufacturing Level 3/4 role at Northrop Grumman?

The posting accepts the following combinations: BS + 4 years, MS + 3 years, PhD + 0 years.

How many years of experience does this Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Manufacturing Level 3/4 role require?

The posting calls for 4–8 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Manufacturing Level 3/4 role work with?

composite aerospace components.

What techniques or methods are required for this Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Manufacturing Level 3/4 role?

RCCA (Five Why, Pareto, fishbone).