Description
Bill rate-Do not exceed 50/hr Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems NGAS has an opening for a Associate Manufacturing Engineer to join our team of qualified diverse individuals. The position requires on-site support located in Palmdale CA where technology and teamwork come together. The selected candidate will become part of Northrop Grummans Manufacturing Engineering Team working in a collaborative environment while promoting a positive and proactive teamwork environment. Responsibilities: Provide guidance to Engineering regarding design concepts to ensure the best manufacturing technique is being used to meet the Engineering design Participate in tool design reviews to ensure tools are feasible and reduce build times and program costs during assembly Define sequence of operations for product builds investigate and initiate corrective actions and improvements that involve non-conforming product and identify improvement opportunities in areas that require producibility and affordability initiatives Provide liaison support for Engineering definition to influence low production costs for integrated assembly related to electrical hydraulics fuels fluids and propulsion systems Manufacturing Engineers for Aeronautics Systems are expected to provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex and difficult problems. They are problem solvers who have the ability to provide results that are innovative thorough practical and consistent with organization objectives. We seek Manufacturing Engineers that use a unique skill set that includes a hands-on approach and act as the technical representative voice for the Manufacturing organization. Basic Qualifications: 0-2 year of experience with Bachelors in electrical engineering or Aerospace engineering Degree. Ability to interface/communicate with multiple levels of leadership clients and vendors Ability to work 1st shift 5am-3:30pm and/or any work schedule times may vary Associate Manufacturing Engineering Physical Demands: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to: Traverse unit/product and operate in manufacturing/production environment to include: tooling stands ladders steps etc. while wearing appropriate PPE occasionally enter confined space. Ability to work for extended periods of time on a computer or similar device for up to 10 hours / duration of shift. Occasional periods of standing. but 99 in a cubicle/desk setting no interaction with the product strictly computer work. Preferred Qualifications: Composite experience and process knowledge Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing GDampT Knowledge of Catia or equivalent CAD/Model-based engineering tools. Knowledge of performing root cause and corrective actionRCCA using structured methodologies.
Skills
manufacturing engineering, manufacturing process, continuous improvement, process improvement, lean manufacturing, process engineering
Top Skills Details
manufacturing engineering,manufacturing process,continuous improvement
Additional Skills & Qualifications
n/a
Experience Level
Entry Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Palmdale, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $10.00 - $10.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Palmdale, CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Palmdale,CA.
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