Principal Manufacturing Engineer
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE 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.Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems Sector has an opening for a Manufacturing Field Engineering (MFE) - Principal Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.
This position may consider full time teleworking for this position in the greater Long Island, NY area.
We are seeking a highly organized and technically proficient individual to support the MFE- (Manufacturing Field Engineering) function for multiple NGC programs. This role is critical in enabling successful supplier technical oversite, engagement, and onsite technical support at multiple supplier locations throughout greater Los Angeles area.
The individual will be responsible for overseeing and implementing essential MFE services, including management of supplier Requests for Change/Information (RCIs), processing Tool Notifications and requests, assigning ABLE Codes, Capacity Risk Assessments (CRAs), and Post Award Reviews.
As a key technical point of contact for NGC suppliers, the individual will represent engineering interests across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), provide on-site supplier technical support, and collaborate with Global Supply Chain and Program Engineering to ensure supplier readiness and alignment with production schedules and configuration.
Key Responsibilities:
Supporting RCI requests are required with Engineering and supplier
Process Tool Notifications and evaluate supplier tooling proposals
Assign ABLE Codes and participate in PRD reviews
Serve as Technical POC for IPTs / SMTs and support supplier interface with programs
Facilitate supplier technical support
Support work transfers, design reviews, and ROM impact estimates as required
Engage in cross-functional collaboration with Strategic Sourcing and SME-Ops Teams
Understanding of Sheet metal detail part and assembly fabrication
Understanding of Machiened detail components and complex machined assemblies
Understanding of both metallic and non-metallic composite structures
Ability to conduct Root Cause Corrective Action investigations in Support of production Constraints
Basic Qualifications:
Level 3:
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Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 5 years of relevant engineering experience in procurement support, tooling evaluation, and technical liaison roles ; or Masters Degree in STEM discipline and 3 years of relevant engineering experience in procurement support, tooling evaluation, and technical liaison roles
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the needs of the business
Strong background in supplier manufacturing engineering, aerospace preferred
Excellent communication and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive process standardization
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with systems such as SRCI, and ABLE Coding
Familiar with Engineering software NX and Catia
Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00The 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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