Sentinel Manufacturing / Principal Manufacturing Engineer 18196*

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Defense Systems is seeking Manufacturing/ Principal Manufacturing Engineer. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel programJoin the Production Operations Manufacturing Engineering team for Sentinel and take part in engineering solutions to deploy and deliver a state-of-the-art weapon system to our customer. The candidate will provide advanced technological ideas and Subject MatterExpertise (SME) to resolve technical questions and ensure compliance and execution to the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) Statement of Work (SOW) requirements. Primary responsibilities will include:Represents the organization as a technical contact, interacts with senior personnel on important technical matters, facilitates inter-team coordination, and reinforces leadership’s vision and goalsDevelop processes by studying requirements; research, design, modify, and test production/deployment methods and equipmentCollaborate with Design Engineering on design to ensure practical manufacturing and fabrication solutionsResolves complex process issuesWork with suppliers to develop manufacturing planning for successful preparation and execution of Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRA)Research and evaluate commercially available tools and equipment to support deployment activitiesInvestigates root cause of discrepancies and implements corrective actionsTroubleshoots existing processes to improve safety, quality, cost, and efficiencyDevelops and maintains detailed work and install instructions for assigned products/processesEducates/trains operators on new and existing processesEstablish and maintain a program project plan and schedule that is aligned with the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)Provide on-site engineering support during field installationsImplement Lean practices to continually identify opportunities for improvementPosition Benefits:As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage- 401k- Educational Assistance- Life Insurance- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions- Paid Time Off- Health & Wellness Resources- Employee DiscountsThis positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.You’ll Bring These Qualifications:Manufacturing Engineer: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 Years with BS; 1 Year with Masters; 4 years additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degreePrincipal Manufacturing Engineer: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 Years with BS; 3 Years with Masters; 0 Years with PhD; 4 years additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree Required for Both Levels:Must have an Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needExperience with Design Reviews, Process Control Documentation, Work Instructions, and Bills of MaterialsExperience with Mechanical/Electrical DrawingsExperience with Siemens NX/CPLM or similar tools and Manufacturing Execution System (MESExperience using Microsoft Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS-Project)These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:Bachelor’s and/or Master’s STEM DegreePrevious experience on EMD projects Previous experience on high-rate production military programExperience with Inter Continental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM)An understanding of MRA’s and establishing Manufacturing Readiness Levels per DoD customer requirementsPrior experience developing and designing tooling for field work and installationsDemonstrated experience working in a Model Based Manufacturing digital environmentDemonstrated Project Management experienceExperience in resolving manufacturing process issues & training operators on a new processPrimary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00The 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 candidate's experience, education, skills and current market 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.SummaryLocation: United States-Utah-RoyType: Full time