Principal Dimensional Manufacturing Engineer/Sr. Principal Dimensional Manufacturing Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has openings for Principal Dimensional Manufacturing Engineer/Sr. Principal Dimensional Manufacturing Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting our Dimensional Engineering Team (DET). The position requires on-site support located in Melbourne, FL, and cannot be performed remotely due to the nature of the role.

The selected candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Manufacturing Engineering Team working in a collaborative environment while promoting a positive and proactive teamwork environment.

Dimensional Manufacturing Engineering job duties involve the following:

• Provide guidance to Engineering regarding design concepts to ensure the best manufacturing technique is being used to meet the Engineering design.
• Participate in tool design reviews to ensure tools are feasible and reduce build times and program costs during assembly.
• Identify manufacturing processes and specialty tooling requirements to improve efficiency, quality, and ergonomics in production operations.
• Research, develop, provide process training as required, contribute toward creation of technical process documentation, and produce supporting material for technical course instructions.
• Define sequence of operations for product builds, investigate and initiate corrective actions and improvements that involve non-conforming product and identify improvement opportunities in areas that require producibility and affordability initiatives.
• Provide liaison support for Engineering definition to influence low production costs for integrated assembly related to electrical, hydraulics, fuels, fluids and propulsion systems.
• Support site safety initiatives related to manufacturing processes.
• Interface/communicate with multiple levels of leadership, clients, and vendors.
• Supporting the Dimensional Engineering Team with the development, deployment, and enforcement of a program’s “dimensional architecture,” which is a curated selection of processes, tools, and dimensional frameworks (tolerancing strategies) that are custom-tailored to specific functional requirements and business goals.
• Upon request, the Manufacturing Dimensional Engineer shall be responsible for supporting advanced Manufacturing Building Block (test article) activities to analyze and validate metrology data, participate in problem resolution, and confirm that proposed dimensional control strategies are meeting program objectives. 
• Members of the DET shall also provide relevant course instruction across a multitude of technical disciplines. They may be tasked with producing various forms of Dimensional Engineering best-practice documentation to flow out to the Design and Manufacturing communities – across a particular program, an entire sector, or the enterprise at large - to advance the utilization and development of the Dimensional Engineering organization. 
• Lead the development of technical process documentation. 
• Lead coordination efforts with multiple levels of leadership, clients, and vendors. 
• Develop and administer technical course instruction to students of varying technical backgrounds. 

Dimensional Manufacturing Engineers for Aeronautics Systems are expected to provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex and difficult problems. They are problem solvers who have the ability to provide results that are innovative, thorough, practical, and consistent with organization objectives. We seek Dimensional Manufacturing Engineers that use a unique skill set that includes a hands-on approach and act as the technical representative voice for the Manufacturing Engineering organization.

We offer multiple shifts, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Basic Qualifications Principal Dimensional Manufacturing Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years of related engineering experience such as dimensional engineering, electrical, mechanical, coatings, and/or production manufacturing OR Master’s Degree with 3 years of related engineering experience such as dimensional engineering, electrical, mechanical, coatings, and/or production manufacturing.
• Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
• Ability to work any shift or extended work week as business need requires.
• Familiarity with GD&T per American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Y14.5 (-2018 preferred, -2009 / -1994 acceptable)  
• Familiarity with 3D Model Based Definition per ASME Y14.41 (-2019 preferred, -2012 acceptable); experienced with reviewing / interrogating 3D model views 
• Familiarity with routine tolerance analysis problems, 1D / 2D tolerance stackup analysis 
• The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:
  • Traverse unit/product and operate in manufacturing/production environment to include: tooling, stands, ladders, steps etc. while wearing appropriate PPE, occasionally enter confined space.
  • Ability to work for extended periods of time at a workstation on a computer or similar device for up to 10 hours / duration of shift. Occasional extended periods of standing, bending, kneeling
  • Ability to be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Basic Qualifications Senior Principal Dimensional Manufacturing Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of related engineering experience such as dimensional engineering, electrical, mechanical, coatings, and/or production manufacturing , Master’s Degree with 6 years of related engineering experience such as dimensional engineering, electrical, mechanical, coatings, and/or production manufacturing , or PhD with 4 years of related engineering experience such as dimensional engineering, electrical, mechanical, coatings, and/or production manufacturing.
• Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
• Ability to work any shift or extended work week as business need requires.
• Background in GD&T per ASME Y14.5 (-2018 preferred, -2009 / -1994 acceptable)  
• Familiarity with 3D Model Based Definition per ASME Y14.41 (-2019 preferred, -2012 acceptable); experienced with reviewing / interrogating 3D model views 
• Familiarity with routine tolerance analysis problems, 1D / 2D tolerance stackup analysis 
• The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:
  • Traverse unit/product and operate in manufacturing/production environment to include: tooling, stands, ladders, steps etc. while wearing appropriate PPE, occasionally enter confined space.
  • Ability to work for extended periods of time at a workstation on a computer or similar device for up to 10 hours / duration of shift. Occasional extended periods of standing, bending, kneeling
  • Ability to be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Preferred Qualifications:        

• STEM Degree (Science, Technical, Engineering or Mathematical).
• Active Secret or Top-Secret clearance.
• Experienced with authoring 3D Model Based Definition per ASME Y14.41 (-2019 preferred, -2012 acceptable); experienced with creating / reviewing / interrogating 3D model views 
• Familiarity with 3D model-based variation analysis (3DCS preferred, Vis-VSA / NX-VSA acceptable) 
• Familiarity with statistical process qualification for machinery, equipment, and gages 
• Demonstrated ability to lead / mentor a small team of individual contributors 
• Experience and process knowledge in aerospace manufacturing.
• Experience working hands-on in a production assembly line environment.
• ASME Y14.5 GDTP 2009 Senior-Certification 
• Experience with Siemens Teamcenter CPLM and NX. 
• Proficiency in Dimensional Control Systems 3DCS or Siemens Vis-VSA and/or Variation Analysis software 
• Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, 5S knowledge 
• Experience with Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance, or Machining/Fabrication Processes.
• Experience creating Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Work Instructions.
• System Application and Production (SAP) knowledge.
• Experience providing innovative techniques focused on improving product designs and tooling assemblies or equipment. 

What We Offer:

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a great 401K matching program, and 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees!

Salary Range: $86,600.00 - $130,000.00Salary Range 2: $0.00 - $0.00

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 candidate's experience, education, skills and current market 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.