Requisition ID: R10176368- Category: Engineering
- Location: Sterling, Virginia, United States of America
- Clearance Type: None
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: No
- 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 Grumman is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to support our Harness Work Center (HWC) for the Tactical Space Systems Division located in Sterling, VA.
Duties/Responsibilities:Authors and maintains production plans that detail the assembly of spacecraft hardware
Participates in design peer reviews to ensure designs are manufacturable and engineering documentation aligns with strict processes and procedures
Evaluates non-conforming product and develops rework procedures to return fit/form/function to flight hardware
Partners with cross-functional groups to conduct root cause and corrective action investigations
Optimizes operational work flow by developing manufacturing processes and introducing new tools and techniques for harness fabrication
Responds to changing design requirements at all stages of the build process by revising production plans and returning product to the intended flight configuration
Designs and constructs full-scale mock-ups resembling spacecraft structure to aid in the manufacturing of exact-fit harnessing.
Provides direct support to Technicians on the manufacturing floor in a rapid-pace environment
Acts as manufacturing lead on assigned programs to ensure roadblocks are quickly alleviated while maintaining budget and schedule
Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with industry and internal standards
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Basic Qualifications:Bachelors degree or higher in Engineering or other related STEM area and at least 2 years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or related area - OR - a masters degree with 0 years of experience (Additional years of experience in lieu of degree will be accepted)
Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes involving soldering, use of adhesives, testing, and harness assembly
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated leadership experience
Experience with cable and harnessing
Experience with power tools and construction
Experience with Costpoint, SAP, MES, Solumina, TIPQA, Windchill
Experience working in an ISO or AS9100 environment
Salary Range: $79,300 - $118,900
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.
