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Maintenance Reliability Engineer 2/3

Northrop Grumman

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Salt Lake City, UT
Secret Polygraph None
Career Level not specified
$79,300 - $118,900

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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 Space Systems- Propulsion Division is currently looking for a Maintenance Reliability Engineer / Principal Engineer to join our Tooling and Facilities Engineering group supporting our manufacturing operations at our Case Manufacturing facility located in the Bacchus Facility, near Magna, Utah. This position will occasionally support the Clearfield, Copper Crossing, and Promontory locations. Candidate must be willing to travel to all 4 campuses and be on site.

Description & responsibilities:

As a Maintenance Reliability Engineer, you will specialize in various types of automated electrical/mechanical components and manufacturing equipment/facilities. Review existing manufacturing equipment and become completely familiar with the OEM's manufacturing build protocol as it relates to machine function. Provide emphasis to ensure that the correct preventative maintenance procedures are in place for the electrical and mechanical systems, and recommend all critical spare parts to keep the plant operational 24/7. Develop and implement machine monitoring strategies to support the reliability-centered maintenance program to predict machine failures before they happen using vibration, temperature, and other variable analysis. This position works to ensure that all manufacturing equipment performs at its ultimate performance level and maintains a high level of machine uptime. There is considerable latitude for independent action and decision-making. You will support our current facility and allow it to grow to the next level of operations and production. You will prepare presentations and reports detailing the Operational Equipment Effectiveness on assets you support. You will aid in developing standard specifications for future equipment purchases.

Competencies for Success:

  • Must have good oral and written communication skills.
  • Must have excellent conflict resolution and negotiating skills.
  • Ability to manage time and multitask.
  • Ability to solve problems.
  • Ability to perform Root Cause Corrective Action.
  • Ability to perform FMEA analysis.
  • Ability to develop maintenance strategies.
  • Ability to work independently and use judgment to make appropriate decisions that support overall project objectives.
  • Ability to drive projects and processes.
  • Ability to partner with leadership at all levels.
  • Ability to troubleshoot problems and resolve issues within a short time frame.
  • Ability to analyze data.


As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package, including:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • 401k
  • Educational Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health & Wellness Resources
  • Employee Discounts


This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications:

Level 2
  • Bachelors degree in STEM, with a minimum 2 years of related engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 0 years with a Master's (Principal level requires 5 years with a Bachelor's degree; 3 years with a Master's degree; or 0 years with a PhD).
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience with manufacturing processes, equipment, or manufacturing facilities support/maintenance.
  • Basic understanding of manufacturing equipment.
  • Proficient in Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
  • U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance with the capability for SAP access.
  • Ability to negotiate and consult with vendors as required to maintain and repair electrical and mechanical equipment.

Level 3
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM, with a minimum of 5 years of related engineering experience; or 3 years with a Master's degree; or 1 year with a PhD.
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience with manufacturing processes, equipment, or manufacturing facilities support/maintenance.
  • Basic understanding of manufacturing equipment.
  • Proficient in Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
  • U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance with the capability for SAP access.
  • Ability to negotiate and consult with vendors as required to maintain and repair electrical and mechanical equipment.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience as a Reliability Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
  • Understanding of reliability concepts ( MTTR, MTBF, probability of failure, condition monitoring, etc.
  • Experience with CMMS/EAM and equipment failure data analysis.
  • Experience with Ignition, Canary, or other Industrial IoT technology.
  • Understanding of CAPEX engineering projects or equipment installation.
  • Experience with equipment and control systems, including Allen Bradley, FANUC, and Siemens.
  • Experience in installing, commissioning, supporting, or maintaining industrial manufacturing equipment.
  • A current DoD Secret/Top Secret clearance with capability for SAP access.
  • Experience working in a manufacturing operation.


Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

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.
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