Manufacturing Process Engineer (LEVEL 1 OR LEVEL 2) – Manual SMT
- Location:
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
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.
Northrop Grumman's Manufacturing Operations Engineering organization is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Process Engineer (T1) or a Manufacturing Process Engineer (T2) Manual Operations area for the Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) cell.
What's Great About Working for Northrop Grumman:
**Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
**Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
**Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
**Many sites have 9/80 days, telework and flexible scheduling options, plus generous paid time off.
**Northrop Grumman was recognized as one of the world’s most flexible employers by Sustainability Magazine in 2023.
**Northrop Grumman has made the Top 50 list for Diversity Inc. for 14 consecutive years!
The Manufacturing Process Engineer responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the tasks outlined below:
Process Development
Developing new and maintaining or improving existing manufacturing processes with a focus on affordability
Developing methods for process monitoring using existing and new interfaces
Working in cross functional teams to develop new data, software, and database applications to support current and future manufacturing needs
Providing ROI justification for process improvements
Specifying, identifying and procuring new manufacturing equipment for production readiness and preparing equipment for production with a focus on the machine integration and data collection
Developing and optimizing process parameters
Developing/revising process documentation and work instructions
Factory Support
Assist the floor in optimization of process monitoring for process yields, cost, and process stability and capability
Work with the floor personnel to resolve technical issues, specializing in IT and human/machine interface
Recommending and implementing quality improvements based on the above metrics
Creating, validating and maintaining automatic equipment programs
Assisting with the training of new personnel and participating in the design of operator training materials
Supporting factory maintenance personnel with the troubleshooting and repair of process equipment
Interfacing with equipment vendors to troubleshoot and resolve issues
Design Support
Recommending product design improvements required to produce advanced microelectronics products
Documenting state-of-the-art process capabilities and guidelines for product designers
Participating in design producibility reviews for new products
This req may be filled as an Associate Manufacturing Engineer or a Manufacturing Engineer, based on the qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications for an Associate Manufacturing Process Engineer:
Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering or related STEM area
At least 3 months of relevant post Bachelor's professional experience (or 0 years with an MS)
Hands on manufacturing experience (school experience may apply)
Fluency in MS Office software applications
Basic Qualifications for Manufacturing Process Engineer:
Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering or related STEM area
2 years of relevant professional experience (or 0 years with an MS)
Hands on manufacturing experience (school experience may apply)
Fluency in MS Office software applications
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Lean Six Sigma
Knowledge of microelectronics technology and materials
Experience with soldering, connections, building microelectronics and computers
Familiarity with J-STD and MIL-STD requirements and Space Class hardware requirements
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.
Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting
Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.
Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.