Engineer Manufacturing

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Elkridge, MD +1 · Material/Process

This role focuses on designing, developing, and implementing manufacturing processes, particularly in a highly automated SMT (Surface-Mount Technology) environment. The engineer will troubleshoot complex equipment, analyze process data, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support operators to ensure smooth and efficient production, focusing on quality and yield targets. Experience with manufacturing engineering principles and Lean Six Sigma is required.

What you'd actually do

  1. Design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes related to SMT routing and manufacturing
  2. Troubleshoot and support complex manufacturing equipment
  3. Compile data and analyze manufacturing process for process control
  4. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to develop and implement process improvements and solutions
  5. Support operators and technicians through troubleshooting and training

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related STEM field and a minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related STEM field and a minimum of 0 years of experience.
  • Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics and block diagrams
  • Experience with Depanel routing equipment or other SMT related processes
  • Able to operate highly automated equipment safely
  • Experience with Troubleshooting complex equipment to ensure adequate availability and performance
  • U.S. Citizenship

Nice to have

  • Previous Experience running Depanel equipment in the SMT environment
  • Experience with G-Code Programming and CAM software
  • Understanding of GD&T and measurement methods
  • Experience with CMM (Coordinate Measurement Machine)
  • Knowledge of cutting tools and routing parameter optimization
  • Hands-on troubleshooting of complex manufacturing equipment