Manufacturing Engineer/Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Optical/Xray)
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Manufacturing Engineer based at our Salt Lake City, UT campus.
The Manufacturing Engineering will join the Advanced Electronics and Avionics Manufacturing Engineering Team and will develop and maintain technical solutions for the manufacturing of circuit card assemblies and program inspection of circuit card assemblies using an automated optical inspection/automated x-ray inspection machine. This position will also interact with customers and manufacturing leadership for metrics reporting and issue resolution.
What You Will Get To Do:
Develop, update, and maintain programming of an automated optical inspection/automated x-ray inspection machine for the inspection of circuit card assemblies
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Perform data analysis of automated optical inspection/automated x-ray inspection machine results for metrics reporting and issue resolution
Maintain organization of automated optical inspection/automated x-ray inspection programming databases and algorithm libraries
Incorporate the build and inspection requirements of industry standards into automated optical inspection/automated x-ray inspection programs
Work as a process owner for the manufacturing of circuit card assemblies
Develop processes, procedures, and assembly instructions for the build of circuit card assemblies
Perform continuous improvement activities focused on cost/schedule savings during manufacturing
Work with customers to provide manufacturing feedback, metrics and data reporting, and issue resolution
Perform root cause and corrective action plans using techniques such as 5 whys, fishbone diagrams, etc
Work directly with operators and other manufacturing engineers on the shop floor in a production environment
Work with various electronics manufacturing equipment and processes to maintain production flow
Provide technical project leadership for continuous improvement and root cause/corrective action projects
This position may be filled at the Manufacturing Engineer (level 2) or Principal Manufacturing Engineer (level 3) level depending on candidate experience.
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess:
Ability to work in a production environment
Good technical writing skills
Basic Qualifications for the Manufacturing Engineer (Level 2):
Bachelor's Degree in a related STEM field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience; OR a Master's Degree with 0 years of relevant work experience; OR a PhD with 0 years of relevant work experience
Experience with the design or build of circuit card assemblies
Experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools
Ability to obtain/maintain DOD Secret security clearance
US Citizenship required.
Basic Qualifications for the Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Level 3):
Bachelor's Degree in a related STEM field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; OR a Master's Degree with 3 of more years of relevant work experience; OR a PhD with a minimum of 1 year(s) of relevant work experience
Experience with the design or build of circuit card assemblies
Experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools
Ability to obtain/maintain DOD Secret security clearance
US Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications for Both Levels:
Experience with automated optical inspection or other machine vision systems
Experience with data structures and network architecture
Experience with industry standards for the build and inspection of electronic assemblies including J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610
Experience in a manufacturing environment for circuit card assemblies
Experience with the processes and equipment used to build circuit card assemblies
Experience using Siemens Teamcenter as a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool
Experience using SAP as an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tool
Experience working hands-on with electronic parts and assemblies in a production environment
Experience working with engineering drawings and parts lists using a Configuration Management (CM) system
Experience using Lean Six Sigma techniques for continuous improvement activities
Data analysis experience
Active Secret clearance
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
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Primary 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
- Four-Day Work Week
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Sabbatical
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
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