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Engineer Process

Northrop Grumman • Radford, VA • 1d ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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, New River Energetics (http://www.atk.com/locations/new-river-energetics-radford-va/) (NRE) at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant in Radford, Virginia, loads, assembles and packs 25 mm, 30 mm and LW30 mm ammunition for U.S. government and international customers. NRE also operates a gunpowder manufacturing facility, producing energetic materials for the commercial and sporting markets.

New River Energetics has an excellent opportunity for a Process Engineer, responsible for maintaining the process control activities for all product families (25mm, 30mm, and LW30) in the Medium Caliber Load, Assemble and Pack (MCA LAP) production line. This is a full-time, salaried position, reporting to the Manufacturing and Process Engineering Manager.

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

Correctly applies technical principles, theories, and concepts to develop Process Control Plans, resolve process upset conditions, review process performance, maintain key process metrics and lead Root Cause Corrective Actions, if necessary.

Develops, maintains and ensures compliance with process control plans, quality assurance plans, and procedures.

Ensures that the performance and quality of products within assigned product family conform to established standards, specifications and agency guidelines.

Works directly with operating entities and Program Management to ensure that process control analyses, inspections, or audits are conducted on a continuing basis to enforce requirements and meet specifications.

Ensures that the process control plans and policies are maintained and modified as needed.

Establishes and ensures process verifications and key process parameter reviews are conducted prior to and during the processing of product in the manufacturing processes.

Serves as the liaison between the manufacturing location and the Program Management engineering personnel. May also serve as a liaison between the company and various governmental agencies.

Develop and execute capital projects that expand the efficiency and scrap reduction goals of all programs.

Implement projects that create a safer working environment for all employees.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in STEM field, preferably in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with 2 years of experience or a masters degree in STEM.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Personal computer skills.

Commitment to creating and maintaining a safe work environment.

Strong time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a manufacturing environment

Primary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00

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

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