Requisition ID: R10171026- Category: Engineering
- Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
- Clearance Type: None
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: 2nd Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10 of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
- Positions Available: 1
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 Grummans Manufacturing Operations Engineering organization is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer or a Principal Manufacturing Process Engineer for the Advanced Ceramics Facility (ACF) manufacturing cell.
ACF utilizes flexibility and creativity in order to develop, manufacture and deliver leading-edge discriminating products, while incorporating the latest materials, technology and processing to meet or exceed customer expectations.
Whats Great About Working for Northrop Grumman:
**Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
**Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
**Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
**Many sites have 9/80 days, telework and flexible scheduling options, plus generous paid time off.
**Northrop Grumman was recognized as one of the world’s most flexible employers by Sustainability Magazine in 2023.
**Northrop Grumman has made the Top 50 list for Diversity Inc. for 14 consecutive years!
The Manufacturing Process Engineer will provide manufacturing technical support and direction to fabricate ceramic substrates for next generation RF hardware. This position will be responsible for supporting multiple processes in ACF.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the tasks outlined below:
Solving of manufacturing problems related to materials, designs, equipment, people in a timely manner to support production
Developing new and maintaining existing manufacturing processes with a focus on affordability, sustainability and quality
Developing and optimizing process parameters
Developing and revising process documentation and work instruction
Creating, validating, and maintaining automatic equipment programs
Monitoring process yields, cost, and process stability and capability
Supporting the creation and implementation of improvement plans based on the above metrics
Developing ROI justification for process improvements
Assisting with the training of new personnel and participating in the design of operator training materials
Supporting factory maintenance personnel with the troubleshooting and repair of process equipment
Leading/facilitating Root Cause & Corrective Action investigations and driving to closure
Supporting capital equipment projects through procurement, installation and release for production use
Supporting engineering data analysis including metrology data, ERP (SAP) data, and other in-process metrics
The chosen candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; be able to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high visibility environment; and work well as part of a team.
There is a pay differential (higher pay) for second shift.
This job may be filled as an Engineer or a Principal Engineer based on the qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications for a Manufacturing Engineer:
Bachelors degree or higher in Engineering or other related STEM area and at least two (2) years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or related area - OR - a Masters degree
Manufacturing/Process Engineering experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Familiarity with Design of Experiment (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), 6 sigma concepts for process development and control
Fluency in MS Office software applications
Familiarity with ERP systems; SAP preferred
The ability to work second shift, which starts around 3pm
US Citizenship is required.
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Manufacturing Engineer:
Bachelors degree or higher in Engineering or other related STEM area and at least five (5) years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or related area - OR - a Masters degree and three (3) years of experience
Manufacturing/Process Engineering experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Familiarity with Design of Experiment (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), 6 sigma concepts for process development and control
Fluency in MS Office software applications
Familiarity with ERP systems; SAP preferred
The ability to work second shift, which starts around 3pm
US Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ceramics or materials fabrication manufacturing experience
Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Experience with Matlab, VBA and/or similar
Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, NX or similar)
Experience with Minitab software
Experience with SAP MRP software
Experience with the Teamcenter Manufacturing software tool suite and Manufacturing Process Planning
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!
Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.
Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting
Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.
Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.
Salary Range: $75,700 - $113,500
Salary Range 2: $93,000 - $139,600
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
