Sentinel Principal / Sr Principal Manufacturing Engineer - 20466*

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 Defense Systems is seeking Principal / Sr Principal Manufacturing Engineer. This position will be located in Vandenberg, CA

Join the Production Operations MFG Engineering team for Sentinel and take part in engineering solutions to deploy and deliver a state-of-the-art weapon system to our customer. This position requires a highly motivated self-starter with knowledge in the fabrication, assembly, system integration, deployment and testing of engineered products. The candidate will be involved in all engineering activities supporting the deployment of critical test systems for the Sentinel program. This includes, but is not limited to, working with suppliers to develop a compliant Manufacturing Plan, conducting Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA) events, engineering solutions for the deployment and install of products, Bill of Materials creation, developing work and installation instructions, supporting system test, and tool design. The candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, be capable of working a variety of tasks in a proactive manner, can task orient, and communicate effectively with varying levels of Government, NGC, and Supplier personnel.

The candidate will provide advanced technological ideas and Subject Matter Expertise (SME) to resolve technical questions and ensure compliance and execution to the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) Statement of Work (SOW) requirements. Primary responsibilities will include providing technical and administrative leadership and guidance to the various program Integrated Product Team (IPT) cohorts and Suppliers in support of:

• Production documentation and data

• Build/Buy

• Assembly, installation, and work instructions

• Specialty Tooling design, development, and production in support of test installation activities

• Team liaison and SME for engineering support during field test activities

Job Responsibilities:

• Represents the organization as a technical contact, interacts with senior personnel on important technical matters, facilitates inter-team coordination, and reinforces leadership’s vision and goals

• Develop processes by studying requirements; research, design, modify, and test production/installation methods and equipment

• Collaborates with Design Engineering on design to ensure practical manufacturing, installation, and fabrication solutions

• Coordinates with the integration team(s) on day-to-day activities; resolves complex process issues

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

• Investigates root cause of discrepancies and implements corrective actions

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

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

• Educates/trains operators on new and existing processes

• Establish and maintain a program project plan and schedule that is aligned with the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

• Provide on-site engineering support during field installations

• Provides advanced technological ideas and Subject Matter Expertise (SME) to resolve technical questions and ensure compliance to the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) Statement of Work (SOW) requirements

• Implement Lean practices to continually identify opportunities for improvement

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.

Basic Qualifications:

Principal Manufacturing Engineer (T03): Bachelors degree with 5 years of experience; Master's degree with 3 years of experience, or PhD with 1 year of experience 4 years additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Sr. Principal Manufacturing Engineer (T04): Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience, 6 years with a Masters, or 4 years with a PhD; 4 years additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Required for both levels:

• Must have 3 years working experience in a digital manufacturing environment using core systems (PLM/ERP/MES) 

• Must have an Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in an engineering discipline such as Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, etc.

• Experience working in a test environment

• Experience deploying engineering solutions to the field

• Previous experience in production for a military program

• Previous experience on EMD projects 

• Experience with Inter Continental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM)

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

• Prior experience developing and designing tooling for field work and installations

• An understanding of tooling, work instructions, and visual aid

Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $12,900.00 - $193,900.00

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.