Engineer Process 1/2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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, New River Energetics (NRE) at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant in Radford, Virginia, operates a propellant manufacturing facility, producing energetic materials for the commercial and sporting markets. NRE also loads, assembles and packs medium caliber ammunition for U.S. government and international customers.
New River Energetics has an excellent opportunity for a Process Engineer, responsible for maintaining the process and product control activities for all propellant product families in the Commercial Powder Manufacturing (CP) line. This is a full-time, salaried position, reporting to the Manufacturing Process and Product Engineering Manager.
Specific duties include but are not limited to:

Correctly applies technical principles, theories, and concepts to develop Process and Product Control Plans, resolve process upset conditions, review process and product performance, maintain key process metrics and lead Root Cause Corrective Actions, if necessary.
Ensures that the performance and quality of products conform to established standards, specifications and customer guidelines.
Works directly with operating entities and Program Management to ensure that process and product control analyses or inspections are conducted on a continuing basis to enforce requirements and meet specifications.
Ensures that the process control plans and policies are maintained and modified as needed.
Establishes and ensures process verifications and key process parameter reviews are conducted prior to and during the processing of product in the manufacturing processes.
Interface with customers for development of new or modification of existing products.
Interface with material suppliers to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
Develop and execute capital projects that expand the efficiency and scrap reduction goals of all programs.
Implement projects that create a safer working environment for all employees.
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering for a level 1.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering & 2 years of related experience OR Master's degree in Engineering for a level 2
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Successful candidates will be Action Oriented, Resourceful, Tech Savvy, and will be able to Communicate Effectively and possess Situational Adaptability
Microsoft Office proficiency - Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.
Must possess a valid driver's license (Real ID)
Must be able to obtain clearance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and Explosives as an Employee Possessor
Must pass RFAAP badging requirements, including background check and drug screening.