We are currently seeking talented individuals for a Process Engineer position at the Rocket Center, WV location just outside of Cumberland MD.  The Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL) site in Rocket Center designs, develops, and manufactures tactical rocket motors, medium caliber ammunition, composite components and end items, and fuze and electronics equipment. For decades, the dedicated and highly skilled team at ABL have supported national security efforts by developing and building defense systems for DoD customers and U.S. allies. 

Rocket Center, WV is located along the North Branch Potomac River in Mineral County, West Virginia and is home to the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL), a government installation operated by Northrop Grumman. Known for its scenic mountain landscapes, rolling hills and state parks, the region offers a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities to include hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, hunting and whitewater rafting. Where can you get to from Rocket Center? We are just a couple hours from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Pittsburgh and not far from Philadelphia, Virginia and Ohio. If you enjoy a beautiful all-weather climate, low cost of living, zero gridlock traffic, outdoor activities, and easy access to major cities along the east coast - this area has a lot to offer!

Learn more about our site here:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/careers/northrop-grumman-in-rocket-center-west-virginia

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems designs, builds, and delivers space, defense, and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems, and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures.

The Process Engineer develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment and conferring with equipment vendors. The candidate will develop and maintain detailed work instructions for assigned products/processes, provide suggestions to improve productivity, analyze processing data to highlight trends, implement corrective actions, and provide day to day support to manufacturing personnel.

Additional Job Responsibilities include:

• Coordinates with Design Engineering on design and manufacturability issues.
• Coordinates with production on day-to-day activities. Assists in the resolution of processing issues.
• Evaluates discrepant hardware
• Research and evaluate commercially available tools and equipment to support manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoots existing processes to improve safety, quality, cost, and efficiency.
• incorporates engineering changes on work in process.

Basic Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s in Engineering with 2 years of full time engineering experience OR a Master’s in Engineering
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
• The ability to pass a background check/drug test

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Electrical and Electro Mechanical Assembly
• Experience in a production in environment
• Possess an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
• Experience with Surface Mount Technology Circuit Card Assembly.
• Demonstrated hands-on electrical ability
• Experience using SPC and Six Sigma techniques.