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Princ Manufacturing Project Engineer/Sr. Princ Manufacturing Project Eng 3/4

Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector has an immediate need for Manufacturing Project Engineer 3/4 to support programs in Final Assembly areas within manufacturing. The primary location is our Linthicum, MD facility.

 

Manufacturing Project Engineers have responsibilities that include, but are not limited to:

  • acting as lead, and primary point of contact, for all manufacturing engineering tasks that are required to achieve program objectives
  • monitoring metrics for product performance, quality, delivery, and cost; highlighting detractors and gathering resources to resolve them
  • collaborating closely with process engineers, functional groups supporting the shop floor (quality engineering, manufacturing supervision, production, operations, design engineering, program management), the program office, and the customer to ensure manufacturing plan is defined and executed; leading efforts to remove obstacles and constraints to execution
  • leading root cause corrective action efforts
  • identifying continuous improvement opportunities; creating solutions, acquiring funding and leading implementation
  • reviewing product on the shop floor
  • leading communications outward from the shop floor, through yield meetings, situations reports, problem resolution charts, etc.
  • gathering and documenting non-recurring cost for initial product startup as well as support manufacturing readiness reviews
  • coordinating between non-deliverable hardware requestors and manufacturing operations/engineering

The chosen candidate must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high visibility environment; work well in a team environment; and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

This requisition may be filled as a Principal Manufacturing Project Engineer 3 or a Senior Principal Manufacturing Project Engineer 4.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Manufacturing Project Engineer 3:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other related STEM area and at least 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or related area - OR - a Master's degree with 3+ years of experience
  • Experience in an electronics assembly manufacturing environment 
  • Experience managing or leading projects and/or people 
  • Familiarity with Design of Experiment (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and 6 sigma concepts for process development and control
  • Fluency in MS Office software applications
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Level Security Clearance.
  • US Citizenship is required.

 

Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Manufacturing Project Engineer 4:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other related STEM area and at least 8+ years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or related area - OR - a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience
  • Experience in an electronics assembly manufacturing environment 
  • Experience managing or leading projects and/or people 
  • Familiarity with Design of Experiment (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and 6 sigma concepts for process development and control
  • Fluency in MS Office software applications
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Level Security Clearance.
  • US Citizenship is required.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MESA and/or ATP program experience.
  • Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Hands-on experience with electronics assembly processes and related equipment for epoxy dispensing and curing, conformal coating, thermal interface material dispense/application, soldering, mechanical assembly, Automated Optical Inspection, component/assembly test, etc.
  • Familiarity with aircraft/airframe assembly.
  • Familiarity with J-STD and MIL-STD requirements, including MIL-STD-883 & MIL-PRF-38534, J-STD-001, IPC-610, IPC-620
  • Experience with composite bonding or fiber optic assembly
  • 3D Solid Modeling experience using a CAD software; 3D modeling experience in Unigraphics/NX
  • 3D modeling experience with assembly tooling, concept development, and tool/fixture creation
  • Experience with the Teamcenter Manufacturing tool suite and Manufacturing Process Planning
  • Robotics or automation experience

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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $123,400.00 - $185,000.00

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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is one of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the United States, building advanced systems across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. The company is known for some of the most complex defense programs in the world, including stealth aircraft, autonomous systems, missile defense technologies, satellites, and space-based intelligence platforms that support U.S. national security operations.

For job seekers, Northrop Grumman offers careers across a wide range of high-impact fields including aerospace engineering, software development, cybersecurity, systems engineering, manufacturing, program management, and intelligence support. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on mission-critical systems that directly support the Department of Defense and intelligence community. Many roles involve long-term programs with significant technical depth and real-world operational impact.

Unlike smaller defense startups focused on narrow capabilities, Northrop Grumman operates across multiple major mission areas, giving employees exposure to highly advanced programs such as stealth platforms, space systems, autonomous vehicles, and next-generation command-and-control systems. The company is also a major leader in classified space and intelligence systems, where cutting-edge engineering and secure infrastructure play a critical role in national defense.

As global competition in space, cyber, and advanced military systems continues to intensify, Northrop Grumman remains one of the most strategically important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking stable, highly technical careers with long-term impact on national security, Northrop Grumman continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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