Principal Manufacturing Engineer - ATS

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: 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.
ATS is seeking to hire a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to contribute to new business development and also continual support of our current programs.
Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS), located in Lanham Maryland, specializes in high performance, high reliability avionics and Space Flight subsystems for Aerospace, Defense, Space, Nuclear Defense and Instrumentation applications. ATS' space products have supported more than 28 space missions over a period of 25 years. These missions stretch back to Apollo and the beginning of the US Space Program and include a large diversity of civil and military programs, including notable programs like SBIRS, X-37B, Hubble, Orbital Express, Space Station, Shuttle, Mars Lander, Astronaut EMU Suits and 20 other NASA missions including four of their early small satellites. ATS was one of the first organizations in Northrop Grumman to foresee the potential of evolving Small Satellite technologies for application within the military, civil and commercial space markets.
PLEASE NOTE: The ATS group will be moving from Lanham, MD to the Hanover, MD site in late 2025.
Primary Job responsibilities are:
Ownership of manufacturing processes with in-depth understanding of the requirements, process, equipment, tooling & techniques as learned through in depth process analysis, participation and observation.
Coordinating the design & documentation of safe & affordable manufacturing processes through cross functional team(s) including (Project Engineering, Tooling, Quality, Facility & Production personnel).
Creation of Manufacturing Process Standards to ensure consistent and reliable product builds.
Identifying & monitoring the Key Process Parameters using Statistical Process Control (SPC).
Evaluating opportunities for improvement of existing processes, conducting trials & verifications for improvements through a robust change process, and implementing verified changes.
Non-Conformance investigation to determine Root cause & Corrective Action for Process related non-conformances.
Defining requirements for new/repaired facilities and equipment used in the production of our products
Developing scope of work and related estimates for proposal activity
Supporting production personnel on the floor as required
Knowledge of SMT (Surface Mount Technology), and the ability to run pick and place machine when needed
#NGSkills
Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what's possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to deterring and defeating any adversary, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you'll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.
Basic Requirements Principal Manufacturing Engineer (level 3)

• This position emphasized skills and experience. Must have Bachelor's Degree with 5 or more years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment supporting assembly operations and equipment.
• Experience in Statistical Process Control (SPC), Lean and Six Sigma techniques.
• Requires some off shift and weekend work
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Ability to acquire a Security Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite

Preferred Qualifications:

• STEM Degree (Science, Technical, Engineering or Mathematical)
• Composites knowledge (i.e. hand layup, automated layup, cure experience, and/or machining experience)
• Electronics hardware knowledge
• Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Functional knowledge of Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• Experience authoring, modifying, and auditing work procedures
• Able to utilize Catia V5 and/or NX
• Experience providing innovative techniques focused on improving product designs and tooling assemblies or equipment

Salary Range: $97,500.00 - $146,300.00
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.