Engineering Technician Level 2

The ideal candidate will have strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, and experience working with specialized materials in a fast-paced environment

Fabricate custom thermal blankets based on engineering drawings, patterns, and technical specifications

Measure, cut, sew, and assemble thermal insulation materials such as reflective films and foils

Operate industrial sewing machines, hot knives, and other fabrication tools safely and accurately

Apply binding, Velcro, snaps, and other fasteners to thermal blankets as required

Perform quality control checks to ensure accuracy, proper fit, and compliance with specifications

Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics

Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve fabrication issues or suggest improvements

Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow all safety protocols

Track materials used and maintain documentation for traceability

May assist with on-site installation or fitting of thermal blankets in equipment or systems

Hot knives and cutting tools

This Manufacturing Technician should be capable and experienced in working in a broad based manufacturing environment. Technician will work with a team of several people including Manufacturing Engineers and Production Planners. This position will ultimately report to an Operations Manager.

The candidate must work well alone and within a team environment. Must be a self-starter, self-motivated, and a team player. Familiarization with ESD, FOD, 5S, and Tool Control.
Basic Qualifications:

A minimum of a High School diploma/GED and a minimum of 2 years of job-related/manufacturing experience is required

Must possess good problem solving skills, organizational skills, communication skills, and work with limited supervision

Ability to work with Microsoft Office products and process documentation

Preferred Qualifications for both levels:

Aerospace Industry manufacturing experience

Experience with sewing machines or textile industries

Experience with TipQA, Costpoint, Windchill, MES, Solumina, COGNOS, or other ERP and enterprise software

Active TS/SCI clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $27.50 - $34.00The 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Client-provided location(s): Chandler, AZ

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10225710

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-03-14T20:12:28