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 peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman is currently seeking an experienced Sr. Lead Principal Engineer to support our Process Engineering team at our Promontory Plant. The role as a Lead Insulation Engineer supporting NASA programs in the Case Prep group.  The engineer is to oversee a team of case prep engineers to support NASA program deliverables.

Role Description & Responsibilities:

         Collaborate with multiple disciplines to meet program deadlines

         Drive concurrent engineering principles within the team

• Mentor/develop process engineers within the NASA program engineering team

• Peer review new and modified Case Prep insulation planning, PFMEA’s, CONOPS, MBOMs and other Process Engineering deliverables for the NASA PcEing Team

• Attend Design, Tooling and Facility drawing reviews for sign off

• Instrumental in creating/reviewing FEO/TCN design criteria for new/modified facilities and equipment

• Actively participate in Cause and Corrective action teams to identify root cause for issues related to Case Prep Insulation processes

• Ensures Case Prep Insulation team follows the SA-22 and OP-62 process for all changes

• Focal point for design/equipment changes related to Case Prep Insulation processes

• Initiate/Run quarterly manufacturing assessment reviews

• Initiate regular Statistical Process Control (SPC) meetings to ensure data is reviewed and within historical family limits to understand the risk and ensure data-driven decision making

• Present and communicate on manufacturing investigations

• Prepare/coordinate estimates for proposals for the Case Prep Insulation PcEing team

• Oversee the progress on developing process improvements for NASA Case Prep Insulation Programs

• Maintain oversight of all NASA Case Prep Insulation operational functions and provide status/updates to leadership team

• Program(s) and VSET Leader Point of Contact (POC) for NASA Case Prep Insulation process engineering support

• Ability to obtain ORI Chairman qualification

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 4/10. The 4/10 schedule is Monday through Thursday.

Basic Qualification: 

• B.S. degree in Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering (other technical degrees may be considered) and a minimum of 8 years of experience; 6 years with a master’s degree

• Manufacturing/Process Engineering Case Prep: Insulation experience

• Experience with Design of Experiment (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), 6 sigma concepts for process development and control

• Ability to motivate and guide teams and activities without having formal “ownership” of the staff supporting those activities.

• Experience in MS Office software applications and other NG software (eg. ESI, Doc Shop, TCUA, etc)

• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance

• US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep hands-on experience of the NASA Case Prep Insulation manufacturing processes

• Proven ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team

• Expert knowledge of command media to meet deliverables

• Ability to complete deliverables within a rigorous timeline

• Proficiency in leading teams to deliver complex projects on time

• Translating long-term program goals into a technical roadmap that anticipates future growth

• Facilitate alignment across NASA Case Prep engineers to ensure project transparency and goal consistency

• Takes full end-to-end ownership of the NASA Program Case Prep Objectives

• Strong communication skills across multiple disciplines

         Skilled at steering multiple complex initiatives simultaneously from conception to delivery

         Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques

Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.