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Principal Engineer Energetics Manufacturing

Northrop Grumman • Corinne, UT • 5h 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, Space Systems, is currently seeking a Principal Energetics Engineer to join our Rocket Motor Nozzle Manufacturing team. This position will be located at our facility located in Promontory, Utah .

Role Description & Responsibilities:

Demonstrate and instill a strong safety culture in daily operations

Developing and continuously improving manufacturing processes

Supporting manufacturing operations including composites manufacturing, machining, rubber layup and molding, chemical bonding, primers and coatings, and complex assemblies

Performing cause and corrective action investigations to permanently eliminate defects using root cause analysis tools

Working with concurrent engineering team to create Build-to-Packages (i.e. engineering and planning documents)

Authoring, updating and reviewing shop floor planning

Preparing and presenting technical presentations to leadership and external customers for review and approval

Monitoring production events and utilizing SPC tools to ensure process control

Developing and incorporating process improvements, disseminating lessons learned to team and ensuring improvements are incorporated

Troubleshooting production, tooling, and facility issues and implementing solutions

Leading design, checkout, qualification and implementation of new or modified tooling or equipment

? Skills & Qualifications

Self-Starter that takes initiative to complete tasks and assignments with little supervision

Experience with thermal and electrical protection materials

Experience working with rubbers, composites, metals, adhesives, primers, and coatings

Good problem-solving skills and strong oral and written communication skills

Good organization and multi-tasking skills

Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques

Interpreting blueprints and specifications, GD&T standards

Proficient in 3D modeling software

Strong inter-personal and Customer Service Skills

Statistical Process Controls (SPC)

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 Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering or related engineering degree with 5 years' experience /or 3 years of experience with a master's degree.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance

Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Experience writing electronic shop instructions

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Manufacturing Planning and MRP software

Experience with PLM Software (Teamcenter, Windchill, etc.)

Experience with using 3D modeling software (Solidworks, NX, Pro-E, etc.)

Experience working with Aerospace standards and the implementation of standards across cross-functional teams

Experience with chemical and mechanical bonding processes-rubber and composite molding processes

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

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

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.

Job Category: Engineering

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