Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Manufacturing Level 3/4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: SAP
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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 Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an opening for a Principal/Sr. Principal Manufacturing Engineer Level 3/4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting our Production Engineering and Operations (PE&O) organization. The position requires on-site support located in Clearfield, UT and cannot be performed remotely due to the nature of the role.
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 can provide results that are innovative, thorough, practical, and consistent with organization objectives.
The selected candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Model-Based Manufacturing Engineering Team (MBM) working in a collaborative environment while promoting a positive and proactive teamwork environment.
Job Duties:
Support Program Manufacturing Engineers with Issues/Requests, including:
Support as Subject Matter Expert of knowledge-based articles
Update knowledge-based articles as required
Write, submit, and track tickets for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool
Drive New Program Stand Up Actions
Provide support for CPLM, SAP, and MES software with manufacturing
Conduct software enhancement request meetings with users and drive actions to completion
Develop and maintain metrics gathering and reporting for MBM tools and software
Support MBM staffing plans and coordination with programs
Aid in software training updates and testing as required
Basic Qualifications:
Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Level 3):
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 4 year or experience in the following engineering fields; Manufacturing, Quality, Production, Industrial, Process, Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautics OR Masters in STEM with 3 years of experience OR PhD in STEM with 0 years of experience.
Experience with applying manufacturing expertise to guide Engineering design for optimal producibility.
Experience conducting tool design reviews to ensure feasibility and minimize assembly build times and costs.
Experience with Identifying manufacturing processes and specialty tooling to enhance efficiency, quality, and ergonomics.
Experience with defining production build sequences, investigates non-conformance, and implements corrective actions and producibility improvements.
Experience with providing liaison support to Engineering, influencing design for low-cost integrated assembly across electrical, hydraulic, fuel, fluid, and propulsion systems.
Must have a current and active U.S. Government Clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) per company and determined by business needs
Must have obtain an active U.S. Government Clearance prior to start but not to apply.
Must have obtain an active Special Program Access (PAR) prior to start but not to apply
Experience with strict adherence to PPE protocols and occasional entry into confined spaces.
Ability to maintain focus and productivity throughout extended work shifts (up to 10 hours) while operating computer systems and performing necessary physical tasks, including standing, bending, and kneeling.
Ability to be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
Sr. Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Level 4):
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 8 year or experience in the following engineering fields; Manufacturing, Quality, Production, Industrial, Process, Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautics OR Masters in STEM with 6 years of experience OR PhD in STEM with 4 years of experience.
Experience with applying manufacturing expertise to guide Engineering design for optimal producibility.
Experience conducting tool design reviews to ensure feasibility and minimize assembly build times and costs.
Experience with Identifying manufacturing processes and specialty tooling to enhance efficiency, quality, and ergonomics.
Experience with defining production build sequences, investigates non-conformance, and implements corrective actions and producibility improvements.
Experience with providing liaison support to Engineering, influencing design for low-cost integrated assembly across electri