Mechanical Engineer (Level 2 or 3)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 50% 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.At Northrop Grumman Defense Systems we are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support our Armament Systems site in Plymouth, MN.
Northrop Grumman - Medium Caliber Ammunition (MCA) Co-Production Team
This opportunity is ideal for a self-motivated, proactive engineer who will work in the Load, Assemble, Pack-out (LAP) production projects for the MCA co-production effort. Our engineers work in a high-visibility, fast-paced environment that demands hands-on problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and clear communication. The role requires up to 50 % domestic and international travel and a strong attention to detail. If you enjoy varied technical challenges each day, this is the place for you.
Position Description:

Reports to the MCA Co-Production Manager and interfaces with program and support functions, day to day work will be delegated to this individual from the LAP Lead.
Works with team to design, procure, and install automated assembly equipment for MCA cartridges that will be assembled at overseas sites.
Presents work products at program reviews, proposals, or other project meetings.
Serves as a technical interface with external customers and technical organizations.
May step into additional roles as business needs dictate.
Utilizes technical understanding of mechanical systems and manufacturing processes.
Travels up to 50 % domestically and internationally; deployments during implementation can be up to 30 consecutive days.
Responsibilities include:

Supports factory acceptance testing at vendor site, including running equipment and aiding in troubleshooting.
Performs installation and commissioning activities at the customer facilities in international locations.
Develops and documents production processes, procedures, improvements, and customer-training material.
Works closely with the existing systems engineering and Quality Management System (QMS) processes to ensure proper rigor and technical acumen is applied throughout the engineering lifecycle.
Communicate issues and status frequently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
Requires extensive regular contact with assigned project customers, both internal and external.
Design or update manufacturing and assembly process documents.
Read, understand, and modify equipment/machinery and product drawings and specifications, in both production and testing environments.
Perform failure analysis of physical and functional test results when results do not meet requirements.
Basic Qualifications
To qualify for Mechanical Engineer (Level 2):

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or closely related STEM field of study plus 2 years of relevant experience as mechanical engineer, or master's degree plus 0 experience.
U.S. citizenship is required
To qualify for Principal Mechanical Engineer (Level 3):

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or closely related STEM field of study plus 5 years of relevant experience as mechanical engineer; or master's degree plus 3 years of experience.