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Welding Manufacturing Engineer/Principle Welding Manufacturing Engineer

Northrop Grumman • Sunnyvale, CA • 3h 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.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Welding Manufacturing Engineer or Principle Welding Manufacturing Engineer based in Sunnyvale, CA.

The Welding Manufacturing Engineer will support the welding and fabrication of marine propulsion and power generations systems working on various manufacturing processes for high-value gearing and steam turbine assemblies, machined components, and welded fabrications. These processes include precision manual assembly, welding, bonding, and heat treatment of iron based products.

What You'll get to Do:

Develop new processes, improve existing manufacturing processes, and develop the required tooling and fixtures with an excellent team of experienced assembly mechanics, machinists, welders and engineers.

Develop, document, and optimize welding procedures and fabrication processes.

Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability and develop best practices within the manufacturing environment.

Develop efficient process flows and sequences of operations, optimized production area layouts, manage bills of materials, create detailed work instructions, process procedures and tooling requirements with emphasis on safety, foreign object elimination and equipment/system maintenance.

Support continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of new capital equipment for establishing expanded production processes.

Collaborate with design engineering to ensure manufacturability and DFM considerations.

Lead qualification and certification of welding processes and personnel.

The ability to work on site with some exceptions for offsite work occasionally with approval.

This position can be filled at a Welding Manufacturing Engineer or Principle Welding Manufacturing Engineer level.

Basic Qualifications for the Welding Manufacturing Engineer:

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience (4 years of additional relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).

Experience with or around arc welding processes i.e. GMAW, TGAW, SMAW, FCAW.

Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

Experience with shop floor support.

U.S. citizenship is required.

Basic Qualifications for the Principal Welding Manufacturing Engineer:

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience; OR a Master's Degree with 3 or more years of experience (4 years of additional relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).

Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

Experience with mechanical assembly processes, of iron based products and welding.

Experience with or around arc welding processes i.e. GMAW, TGAW, SMAW, or SAW.

Experience with shop floor support.

Experience in technical writing and presentations.

U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related STEM discipline (Science, Technology Engineering or Math).

Experience with 6-axis industrial welding robots.

Experience with welding symbols, codes, and standards particularly Mil. Standards and Tech Pub.

Experience with additive manufacturing.

Experience with tool design and work holding.

Experience with heat treat and calibration of equipment.

Experience with GD&T inspections.

Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

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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