AddressRequisition ID: R10140293
- Category: Engineering
- Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
- Citizenship required: United States Citizenship
- Clearance Type: Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
- Positions Available: 1
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Systems Project Engineerto support the Final Assembly area within manufacturing. The primary location is our Linthicum, MD facility.
The Staff Manufacturing Systems Project Engineer has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to:
Process Development:
Developing new and maintaining, or improving, existing manufacturing processes with a focus on production capabilities and affordability.
Prototyping, testing, and production support of state of the art systems requiring specialty knowledge and skills related to use of free form modeling, surface analysis, materials, tooling, test fixtures and equipment, and manufacturing processes.
Developing project scope requirements, performing technical planning, manufacturing system development, integration, verification and validation.
Managing project cost (implementation, ROI), schedule and risk mitigation strategies.
Creating and managing project plans (tasks, resources, and schedules) for process development activities.
Creating and documenting designs for custom tooling.
Specifying, identifying, and procuring new manufacturing equipment for production readiness and preparing equipment for production.
Facilitating collaboration across Manufacturing Operations functional support groups through all manufacturing readiness phases.
Developing and optimizing process parameters.
Developing/revising process documentation and work instructions.
Supplier engagement and facilitation of supplier development and risk reduction activities.
Factory Support:
Monitoring process yields and cost; recommending and implementing quality improvements to drive improved metrics.
Solving of manufacturing problems (related to materials, designs, equipment and tooling, training, and instructions) to support production.
Assisting with the training of new personnel and participation in the design of operation training materials.
Supporting factory maintenance personnel with the troubleshooting and repair of process equipment.
Leading shop floor product / process troubleshooting across cells.
Driving root cause corrective action (RCCA) efforts.
Design and Engineering Support:
Recommending product design improvements required to produce advanced microelectronics products.
Documenting state-of-the-art process capabilities and guidelines for product designers.
Participating in design producibility reviews for new products.
Miscellaneous:
Providing supplier support, as needed, to resolve issues within supply base.
Providing Request for Proposal (RFP) input specifically as it relates to Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) requirements such as tooling, capital equipment and/or new process development.
Providing technical leadership and mentoring to less experienced personnel.
The chosen candidate must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high visibility environment; work well in a team environment; and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Basic Qualifications for a Staff Manufacturing Systems Engineer:
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering or related STEM area with 14 years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or related area - OR - a Master's degree and 12 years of experience in Manufacturing/Process, etc.
Experience managing projects in a manufacturing environment.
Active DoD Secret clearance or higher (U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with KPIs, cost estimates, work breakdown structures, and continuous improvement experience.
Knowledge of Active and Passive Antenna designs and manufacturing processes.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Familiarity with J-STD and MIL-STD requirements.
Familiarity with Design of Experiment (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and 6 sigma concepts for process development.
MANUMS
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.
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 most positions.
