Principal/sr Principal Engineer Manufacturing Level 3/4

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Clearfield, UT +1 · Material/Process

Seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Manufacturing Engineer to support a high-volume, high-mix production environment in the aerospace industry. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure quality in the manufacturing of composite aerospace components. Requires experience with electronic work instructions, root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.

What you'd actually do

  1. Collaborate within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) to develop and implement process improvements as well as support site initiatives.
  2. Work closely with manufacturing personnel in the highly automated production of composite aerospace components.
  3. Author, modify, and audit shop floor electronic work instructions (EWIs).
  4. Perform root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities to permanently eliminate defects.
  5. Troubleshoot production/equipment/program/tooling issues and implementing improvements and solutions.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM or equivalent experience
  • Experience in Manufacturing, Quality, Production, Industrial, Process, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering
  • Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR)

Nice to have

  • Experience with composite manufacturing
  • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications
  • Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Experience using NX or similar CAD software
  • Experience using MES or SAP or similar manufacturing execution systems and ERP systems
  • Demonstrated understanding of root cause / corrective action processes and techniques
  • Experience using RCCA tools such as Five Why, Pareto, fishbone, etc.
  • Experience drafting, maintaining, and modifying work instructions and/or process specification

What the JD emphasized

  • DoD Secret Clearance
  • Special Program Access (PAR)