Sentinel Staff Manufacturing Engineer - 17207

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 Staff Manufacturing Engineer. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program.Join the Production Operations MFG Engineering team for Sentinel and take part in engineering solutions to deploy and deliver a state-of-the-art weapon system to our customer. This position requires a highly motivated self-starter with knowledge in the fabrication, assembly, system integration, deployment and testing of engineered products. The candidate will be involved in all engineering activities supporting the deployment of critical systems for the Sentinel program. This includes, but is not limited to, working with suppliers to develop a compliant Manufacturing Plan, conducting Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA) events, engineering solutions for the deployment and install of products, Bill of Materials creation, developing work and installation instructions, supporting system design, and tool design. The candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, be capable of working a variety of tasks in a proactive manner, can task orient, and communicate effectively with varying levels of Government, NGC, and Supplier personnel.This position requires a highly motivated self-starter with knowledge in the fabrication, assembly, system integration, and testing of hardware. The candidate will be involved in assisting other NG sectors and suppliers with developing a Manufacturing Plan, conducting Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRA), and executing the startup of a new program. The candidate will need to demonstrate exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, have the ability task orient and communicate effectively with varying levels of Customer, NGC, and Supplier employees and leadership.The candidate will provide advanced technological ideas and Subject Matter Expertise (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 providing technical and administrative leadership and guidance to the various programIntegrated Product Team (IPT) cohorts and Suppliers in support of:• Production documentation and data• Build/Buy• Assembly, installation, and work instructions• Specialty Tooling design, development, and production in support of field installation activities• Team liaison and SME for engineering support during field activitiesJob Responsibilities:• 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 goals• Develop processes by studying requirements; research, design, modify, and test production/deployment methods and equipment• Collaborates with Design Engineering on design to ensure practical manufacturing and fabrication solutions• Coordinates with the integration team(s) on day-to-day activities; resolves complex process issues• Work with suppliers to develop manufacturing planning for successful preparation and execution of MRAs• Research and evaluate commercially available tools and equipment to support deployment activities• Investigates root cause of discrepancies and implements corrective actions• Troubleshoots existing processes to improve safety, quality, cost, and efficiency• Develops and maintains detailed work and install instructions for assigned products/processes• Educates/trains operators on new and existing processes• Establish 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 installations• Provides advanced technological ideas and Subject Matter Expertise (SME) to resolve technical questions and ensure compliance to the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) Statement of Work (SOW) requirements• Implement 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 Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree, with a minimum of 12 years of experience, 10 years with a Masters, or 8 years with a PhD; 4 years additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree• Must have an Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance, 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 need• Experience with Design Reviews, Process Control Documentation, Work Instructions, and Bills of Materials• Experience with Mechanical/Electrical Drawings• Experience with Siemens NX/CPLM or similar tools and Manufacturing Execution System (MES)• Experience using Microsoft Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS-Project)These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) or in a manufacturing engineering related field• Previous experience in production for a military program• Previous experience on EMD projects• Prior experience with Inter-Continental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM).• Experience working Designs into pre-production & production.• Experience with Siemens NX tools, Model based engineering, and Manufacturing Execution System (MES).• Demonstrated experience using SAP, Windows software packages and other electronic databases.• Capable of working with minimal direction, independently determines and develops technical objectives of assignments, and presents work upon completion for high level review.• Demonstrated Project Management experience.• Ability to provide and implement technical solutions to advanced problems which require ingenuity and innovation.• Government Coordination and Comfortability to communicate with Senior leaders• Capable of working with minimal direction, independently determines and develops technical objectives of assignments, and presents work upon completion for high level review.• Demonstrated Project Management experience.• Ability to provide and implement technical solutions to advanced problems which require ingenuity and innovation.•Comfortability to communicate with Senior leaders•Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance, current and within scope, with Special Access Program (SAP)Primary Level Salary Range: $139,000.00 - $208,600.00The 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