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Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Principal/Sr. Principal Manufacturing Engineer based out of Sunnyvale, CA.
You will support the manufacturing and testing 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. This position will focus on optimizing capability of manufacturing tools and machinery.
What Youll get to Do:
Oversee operation of capital machinery, specializing in machine tool systems (milling, boring, turning, hobbing, grinding).
Optimize performance of equipment by implementing new capability (development of solutions to increase throughput and reduce cycle times using new tooling components/systems; programming techniques, control systems upgrades).
Troubleshoot machine failures to minimize downtime, while collaborating with machine maintenance and equipment OEMs.
Supports new capital procurement and the designs and arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive layout.
Adapts machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions.
This position may be filled at the Principal or Senior Principal level depending on candidate experience.
Basic Qualifications for the Principal Manufacturing Engineer:
Bachelors in a related STEM discipline with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; OR a Masters degree in a related STEM discipline with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment as a process owner (process, equipment, documentation, special training).
Hands on experience machining and troubleshooting of machines or being in a machine shop environment.
Experience with machine tool equipment and control systems (large CNC mills, lathes, hobbers and grinders).
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
US citizenship required.
Basic Qualifications for the Sr. Principal Manufacturing Engineer:
Bachelors in a related STEM discipline with a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience; OR a Masters degree in a related STEM discipline with a minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment as a process owner (process, equipment, documentation, special training).
Hands on experience machining and troubleshooting of machines or being in a machine shop environment.
Experience with machine tool equipment and control systems (large CNC mills, lathes, hobbers and grinders).
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
US citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications for Both Levels:
Experience in machine tool design and maintenance.
Experience in programming CNC lathes, mills and/or grinders.
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.