Principal Engineer Energetics Manufacturing
- Locations:
- Magna, Utah, United States
- Security Clearance:
- Not Required
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.
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.Northrop Grumman, Space Systems, is currently seeking Process Engineers to support our Process Engineering team at our Promontory, Utah, Clearfield, Utah, and/or our Bacchus (Magna), Utah facilities.
The selected candidate will support the Ammonium Perchlorate (AP), Case, Case Prep, Mix/Cast, Motor Assembly, Nozzle, or Rocket Value Streams.
Role Description & Responsibilities:
- Developing and improving manufacturing processes for the production of energetic products
- Performing cause and corrective action activities to permanently eliminate defects
- Working with the concurrent engineering team to create Build-to-Packages (i.e. engineering and planning documents)
- Authoring, updating and reviewing shop floor planning
- Preparing and presenting technical presentations to VSET, leadership, and the customers for review and approval
- Performing table-top reviews
- Using SPC tools to ensure process control
- Developing and incorporating process improvements
- Troubleshooting production/tooling/facility issues and implementing improvements and solutions
- Supporting design, checkout, qualification, and implementation of new or modified tooling or equipment
- Troubleshooting production/tooling/facility issues and implementing improvements and solutions
- Supporting design, checkout, qualification, and implementation of new or modified tooling or equipment
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 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Basic Qualifications
- B.S. degree in STEM (Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering, or other technical degrees may be considered), 5 years of experience, or 3 years of experience with a Master’s degree.
- Process Controls (SPC)
- Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques
- Interpreting blueprints and specifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience writing shop planning
- Experience working with energetic materials and processes.