Sentinel Principal / Sr Principal Manufacturing Engineer (17147)

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.Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal or Sr Principal Manufacturing Engineer. This position is in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel Program.

What You'll Get To Do:

Join the MFG Engineering team for Sentinel and take part in engineering solutions to deploy and deliver a state-of-the-art weapon system to our customer. This position requires a highly motivated self-starter with knowledge in the fabrication, assembly, system integration, deployment and testing of engineer products. The candidate will Leverage their technical experience and understanding of production processes for PWB (Printed Wiring Boards), CCAs (Circuit Card Assemblies), and LRUs (Line Replaceable Units) to support and enhance manufacturing operations. Embrace a can-do attitude and actively participate in a startup program by learning, advising, and guiding team members in a dynamic and challenging environment. Supports production, business, and other processes in a team-based manufacturing environment. Perform activities in a variety of cross-functional areas including Manufacturing Readiness Assessments, total quality management, manufacturing equipment, facilities engineering, process reengineering and establish sector business area procedural documentation. May facilitate self-directed work teams, provide training in core skill areas to teams and peers, and interact with internal and external customers with respect to product tooling, problem resolution, and process improvement.
The candidate will provide advanced technological ideas and Subject Matter Expertise (SME) to resolve technical questions and ensure compliance and execution to the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) Statement of Work (SOW) requirements. Primary responsibilities will include providing technical and administrative leadership and guidance to the various program Integrated Product Team (IPT) cohorts and Suppliers in support of:

Production documentation and data

Build/Buy

Assembly, installation, and work instructions

Specialty Tooling design, development, and production in support of field installation activities

Team liaison and SME for engineering support during field activities

Additional Job Responsibilities include:

Represents the organization as a technical contact, interacts with senior personnel on important technical matters, facilitates inter-team coordination, and reinforces leadership's vision and goals

Develop processes by studying requirements; research, design, modify, and test production/deployment methods and equipment

Collaborates with Design Engineering on design to ensure practical manufacturing and fabrication solutions