Full-Time

Manufacturing Engineer / Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Posted on 4/13/2025

Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense technology solutions provider

Compensation Overview

$77.6k - $143.6k/yr

+ Overtime + Shift Differential + Discretionary Bonus

Junior, Mid, Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Hanover, MD, USA

No relocation assistance available.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
CAD
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM field with 2 years of relevant experience in a Manufacturing environment, Master’s degree in Engineering or related STEM field with relevant work experience in a Manufacturing environment
  • Must have fluency in MS Office software applications
  • Drafting/modeling experience using a CAD software
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Level Security Clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM field with 5 years of relevant experience in a Manufacturing environment, Master’s degree in Engineering or related STEM field with 3 years of relevant work experience in a Manufacturing environment
  • Experience leading/coaching teams and/or projects
Responsibilities
  • Designs manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining and material handling
  • Develop process documentation for new and existing systems’ Bonding, Mechanical Fabrication, Coating, and Additive Manufacturing
  • Work with the chief engineer to develop repair procedures
  • Evaluate incoming production for feasibility and process definition
  • Define fabrication process based on component features; materials and dimensions
  • Create and maintain work instructions
  • Designs sequence of operations and specifies procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment and other functions that affect product performance
  • Develop equipment maintenance and provide an interface to BWI for equipment maintenance
  • Assist with the maintenance of the environmental test equipment
  • Work with the Industrial Engineering group to support routing development and other IE activities
  • Support ongoing expansion of LCSO; multiple moves and build outs, provide an interface to facilities
  • Designs arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive layout
  • 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) requirement such as tooling, capital equipment and/or new process development
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with J-STD and MIL-STD requirements
  • 3D modeling experience in Unigraphics/NX
  • Machining
  • Experience with the Teamcenter Manufacturing tool suite and Manufacturing Process Planning
  • Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC), and 6 sigma concepts for process development and control
  • Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Northrop Grumman provides advanced aerospace and defense technology solutions, focusing on areas such as autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and space operations. The company develops and manufactures systems that integrate various technologies to meet the needs of government and commercial clients. Its products include systems for command and control, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, among others. Northrop Grumman stands out from competitors by securing long-term contracts with government clients, which ensures a steady revenue stream and allows for significant investment in research and development. The company's goal is to maintain its leadership position in the aerospace and defense market by continuously innovating and delivering comprehensive solutions that meet the evolving needs of its customers.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Falls Church, Virginia

Founded

1939

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for autonomous systems boosts Northrop Grumman's innovation in AI and machine learning.
  • Growing cybersecurity needs in defense contracts offer expansion opportunities for Northrop Grumman.
  • Digital engineering trends enable cost reduction and efficiency improvements in manufacturing processes.

What critics are saying

  • Collaboration with Titomic may face challenges if technology performance expectations are unmet.
  • New IBCS facility could lead to increased costs if production delays occur.
  • Exit from NGAD competition may impact market position in advanced fighter jets.

What makes Northrop Grumman unique

  • Northrop Grumman excels in autonomous systems, cyber, and C4ISR technologies.
  • The company has a strong government client base, including the U.S. Department of Defense.
  • Northrop Grumman's diversified revenue streams include Aerospace Systems, Mission Systems, and Technology Services.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Relocation Assistance

Performance Bonus

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