Principal/Sr. Principal Tooling Engineer Level 3/4
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal/Sr. Principal Tooling Engineer Level 3/4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position are located in Clearfield, Utah. The ideal candidate will support the A-shift 9/80A schedule (Mon - Thur, 6:30 AM - 4:00 PM; Every other Fri - 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM; noted schedule is approximate and includes a 30 minute, unpaid lunch break)
Our team supports tooling integration efforts for Aerospace composite part fabrication, handling, and assembly for the commercial and defense aerospace industries. Engineers get the opportunity to manage their work from design concept thru implementation. Our tooling team works independently, but interacts closely with tool design, safety, engineering, manufacturing, and customers to achieve expectations.
Responsibilities:
Manages tooling projects/assignments from concept thru implementation, to provide production quality aerospace tooling in support of development and production programs.
Manages external tooling design/fabrication shops on design/build projects
Supports concept and design of special tooling within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) structure
Uses and/or manages Computer Aided Design (CAD) resources for tooling integration support
Works with suppliers to ensure successful fabrication of tooling
Witnesses/approves source inspection of special tooling at supplier locations before acceptance
Maintains tooling documentation related to design, analysis, fabrication, and proofing
Provides tooling cost/schedule estimates for new tools and or tooling modifications
Uses Microsoft applications to communicate and present tooling progress
Our team enjoys a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, diverse assignments, and collaboration with internal and external customers. We pride ourselves in coming up with new ways to provide tooling that is safe, cost effective, and operationally efficient.
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This role may be filled at the Principal Engineer (Level 3) or Sr. Principal Engineer (Level 4) based on the qualifications outlined below.
Basic Qualifications:
Principal Tooling Engineer (Level 3)
Bachelors Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 5 years of experience in the following engineering fields; Mechanical, Manufacturing, Design, Industrial, Materials, Computational, Aerospace, Aeronautics OR Masters Degree in STEM discipline and 3 years of engineering experience in mentioned fields OR PhD in STEM field with 1 year of experience in mentioned fields.
Must obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance required to start position.
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the needs of the business.
Experience in design, fabrication and implementation of tooling used in the manufacture of composite parts.
Strong project management and communication skills
Understanding of general metallic fabrication including welding and machining
Understanding of and ability to use 3D CAD systems
Sr. Principal Tooling Engineer (Level 4)
Bachelors Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 8 years of experience in the following engineering fields; Mechanical, Manufacturing, Design, Industrial, Materials, Computational, Aerospace, Aeronautics OR Masters Degree in STEM discipline and 6 years of engineering experience in mentioned fields OR PhD in STEM field with 4 year of experience in mentioned fields.
DoD Secret Security Clearance required to start position.
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the needs of the business
Experience in design, fabrication and implementation of tooling used in the manufacture of composite parts
Strong project management and communication skills
Understanding of general metallic fabrication including welding and machining
Understanding of and ability to use 3D CAD systems
Capable of creating free-body-diagrams and analyzing tooling for allowable stress and fatigue
Preferred Qualifications:
BS in Mechanical, Aerospace or Civil Engineering
Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment
Tooling for composites manufacturing and handling
Catia or NX experience
Strong background in Strength of Materials and analysis
FEA experience
Experience in design of molds, machining fixtures, handling, and assembly tools for composite manufacturing
What We Offer:*
At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a great 401K matching program, and 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees!
Primary Level Salary Range: $86,600.00 - $130,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $107,800.00 - $161,800.00The 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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