Manufacturing Systems Engineer Level 3 or 4
- Location:
- Plymouth, Minnesota, 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.
Please note: This position is at our Plymouth, MN location and no remote positions are available.
Job Summary:
Operate as a member of our Manufacturing Systems Engineering team as part of the System Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) Team. The Manufacturing Systems Engineering (MSE) Team supports all Northrop Grumman Fuze and Warhead Operating Unit programs in the areas of manufacturing planning, subcontractor and supplier liaison, production cost modeling, technology and manufacturing readiness and other activities that enable manufacturing success.
Specific responsibilities:
- Leverage model-based solutions to integrate manufacturing requirements and data with system requirements and design data
- Prepare labor and material estimates in support of proposals.
- Utilize various tools to assess the current condition of design, manufacturing and supply chains in order to mature all elements for stable and profitable production.
Basic Qualifications:
- Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 5 years of related professional experience in mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, process engineering, or similar; OR Master’s degree in STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 3 years of related professional experience in mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, process engineering or similar.
- Level 4: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 9 years of related professional experience in mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, process engineering, or similar; OR Master’s degree in STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 7 years of related professional experience in mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, process engineering or similar.
- Possess or ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance required.
- Strong familiarity with process development, controls and manufacturing management.
- Integrated Product Team (IPT) leadership experience.
- Comfortable with public speaking in front of large groups.
- Ability to travel 10-20% of the time.
Preferred Qualifications:
- STEM Degree
- Master’s Degree
- Experience with electronics manufacturing, elector-mechanical assemblies and energetics loading and processing.
- Experience with strategic sourcing, cost analysis, design for manufacturing and assembly, and capital investment assessments.
- Experience with a variety of manufacturing methods, materials, and interest in understanding them more.
- Experience with GD&T, metrology, and quality systems utilized in production.
- General experience with CAD, CAM, and FEA.
- Extensive knowledge in US DoD product development and acquisition approaches.
- Experience with fast paced agile team engagement on development and production.
- Experience with Cameo System Modeler or similar tool preferred.
- Experience with Agile development methodologies and managing work in Jira are preferred.
- Technical writing capability