Principal Manufacturing Engineer - Sheet Metal Machining

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Principal Manufacturing Engineer based out of Charlottesville, VA.

A security clearance is not required to apply to or to start this job. The selected candidate will be processed for a security clearance after she/he starts the job.

What You'll Get To Do:

The Principal Manufacturing Engineer - Sheet Metal Machining will report directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and will support manufacturing programs at the site, including:

• Designs manufacturing processes and procedures and production layouts for sheet metal parts.
• Equipment setup, processing, and material handling for sheet metal.
• Designs sequence of operations and specifies procedures for the fabrication of parts, tools, equipment and other functions affecting product performance.
• Adapts machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions.
• Incorporates inspection and test requirements into the production plan.
• Routings, prototype requests, and capability reviews.
• Monitors performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency.
• Investigates, initiates and executes solutions to ensure product quality.
• Develops manufacturing processes and applies statistical process control. Provides guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques. Ensures processes and procedures are compliant with regulations.
• Interfaces directly with assemblers, cell supervisors and others in Operations. Must be knowledgeable in and capable of assessing manufacturing engineering processes and procedures
• Supervises, instructs, and trains sheet metal mechanics and techs.
• Drives affordability through monitoring of schedule and cost.
• Travels to suppliers as required, to achieve positive outcomes.
• Fosters a collaborative culture that sustains momentum around engagement, problem solving, and continuous improvement.
• Serves as a strong voice for Manufacturing Engineering and a role model for NG Values.

This position is onsite only with a 6:00AM start time.

Basic Qualifications for the Principal Manufacturing Engineer:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in engineering or other STEM major with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing/production, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering OR a Master's degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing/production, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering. Candidates with an Associate's degree and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in manufacturing/production, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering AND candidates with a high school diploma (or GED) and 9 years of relevant experience in manufacturing/production, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering will also be considered.
• Experience with sheet metal drawings, material distinctions, punch/metal working equipment and manufacturing metal working process troubleshooting
• CAD experience
• Ability to obtain an IPC 610/620 certification
• Experience working in a manufacturing machine shop including supporting and training Techs and Operators
• CNC machine operation experience
• CMM/automated measurement equipment experience and GD&T experience
• Experience reading blueprints and specifications for machine shop and fabricated parts
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
• US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ISO 9001/AS9100 Quality Management System certification process
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt or better
• Experience facilitating Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) activities
• Experience auditing and improving manufacturing processes
• Defense industry experience
• Experience with subassembly and final assembly build structure
• Experience creating flat patterns for sheet metal to meet drawing requirements
• Experience estimating all aspects of machine shop and fabrication set up and run times to accurately plan for cost and production times
• Experience with Model Based Engineering
• Experience with LEAN manufacturing principles
• Advanced machine setups and machining capabilities experience
• Experience with Corrective Action Requests (CAR) and ability to address and resolve CARs; ability to evaluate machined parts and determine if scrap or eligible for rework
• Experience with SigmaNest, SAP Business System, MPLM, AutoCAD and NX

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

The 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.