Sr Principal Engineer Manufacturing Level 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 openings for Sr. Principal Manufacturing Engineers Level 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The selected candidates will support process design and respond to production issues related to aircraft manufacturing (composite layup, cure, machining, assembly, metallic assembly, and subsystems). This position is located at our Iuka, Mississippi. The shift for this position will be 2nd shift M - Th 5:00 pm to 3:30 am.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced work environment with diverse assignments. Our team is highly collaborative, working in team settings across all levels and subject areas including operations, design engineering, supply chain, and mission assurance. We enjoy working in a production environment and being hands-on to solve problems that influence company performance.
Responsibilities:

Develops manufacturing process structure - instructions, materials, tooling, equipment, and software required to fabricate the product.
The ideal candidate will act as a mentor to existing team members.
This candidate will work closely with VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory).
Identifies process improvements, captures feedback from Operations, and incorporates into the manufacturing process.
Creates and maintains the planning work instructions.
Reviews, design changes and specification change and ensures they are captured in the manufacturing process.
Promptly responds to technical issues that arise on the production floor utilizing work instructions, design models, and specifications.
Clarifies and provides walkthrough of work instruction to Operations and crafts modifications as needed.
Leads multifunctional teams to solve production issues.
Documents issues and disseminates information to core manufacturing engineering for incorporation into future releases.
Resolves issues by collaborating with other resource groups as needed.
Gets involved in MRB repairs and special processes to assist Operations as needed.
Performs PFMEA and RCCA investigations.
Basic Qualifications
Sr. Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Level 4)

Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) field with 8 years of experience in the following engineering filed; Manufacturing, Aerospace, Project Management, Industrial, Mechanical or Process Engineering OR Masters in STEM with 6 years of experience in mentioned fields OR PhD in STEM field with 4 years of experience in mentioned fields.
Must have DOD Secret clearance prior to starting.
Must have Special Program Access (PAR) prior to staring.
Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically with Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Experience with reading and understanding engineering drawings and specifications
Experience with knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Preferred Qualifications

Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Liaison / Floor production engineering experience
Experience with formal root cause and corrective action processes (PFMEA, Fault Tree, etc.)
Special Program Access
Experience in manufacturing industry
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: $102,200.00 - $153,200.00The 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.