Associate Automation Manufacturing Engineer

4 weeks ago

Palmdale CA United States Northrop Grumman Full time
Requisition ID: R
  • Category: Engineering
  • Location: Palmdale, California, United States of America
  • Clearance Type: Secret
  • Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
  • Shift: Any (United States of America)
  • Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
  • Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
  • Positions Available: 2
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. Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking an Associate Automation Manufacturing Engineer / Automation Manufacturing Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located at Palmdale, CA Center of Excellence where technology and teamwork come together. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Manufacturing Engineering Team working in a collaborative environment while promoting a positive and proactive teamwork environment.

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, 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.

As a member of the Advanced Automation team, you will define, develop, implement, and transition new technology solutions to manufacturing to increase efficiency, reduce cost, and improve quality. Manufacturing concept and process solutions for production applications cover advanced technologies including but not limited to composites fabrication, assembly, automation, inspection, direct part manufacturing, LO technologies, as well as digital capabilities. The role requires incorporation of requirements into development plans and evaluation of performance of processes and tools to verify their efficiency.

In addition, you will identify and initiate corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure technical, schedule, and cost objectives are met, and product quality is maintained. In this role, you will provide guidance regarding design concepts, directly support, and ensure the successful implementation of new solution capabilities released to production, and specification requirements to best utilize resources and manufacturing techniques, and ensure processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations. This role involves interfacing with internal and external customers, program offices, engineering disciplines, and executive management. In addition, the role will require the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently in a dynamic/fast-paced work environment. Support leadership in maintaining budget responsibilities and project management objectives.

As a member of the team, you will be involved with all aspects of the technology development and transition to production activities. Specific responsibilities will be to 1) identify customer needs and define requirements, 2) identify and develop innovative solutions leveraging technology to meet customer needs, 3) generate statements of work, requirements, and test plan documents, 4) develop project deliverables and detail plans, 5) execute established project plans with transition of new capability.

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 can provide results that are innovative, thorough, practical, and consistent with organization objectives. We seek Manufacturing Engineers that use a unique skill set that includes a hands-on approach and act as the technical representative voice for the Manufacturing organization.

Basic Qualifications - Associate Automation Engineer Manufacturing
  • Bachelor's Degree with (0) years of experience in production assembly / fabrication including composites, machining, coatings application, or production manufacturing operations
  • Experience supporting manufacturing / production operations with an understanding of manufacturing processes and procedures
  • Experience in machining, robotics, or numerical control programming
  • Experience in composites, automation, heating systems or coatings application
  • Experience working or knowledge of Process Work Instructions (PWI)
  • Experience in creating work instructions, training materials & visual aids
  • Experience reviewing and interpreting Blueprints and 3-D models
  • Experience in system requirements development, acceptance testing and training
  • Experience working hands-on in a production assembly line environment
  • Experience in troubleshooting systems, and root cause and corrective action analysis
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
  • Ability to interface / communicate with multiple levels of leadership, engineering, production, customers, and suppliers
  • Active in-scope DOD Secret / Top Secret security clearance that has been granted / renewed within the past 5 years
  • Active Program Special access that has been granted / renewed within the past 5 years
  • Ability to work 1st shift, or 2nd shift and any work schedule (times may vary)
Preferred Qualifications - Associate Automation Engineer Manufacturing
  • Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
  • Experience in project management and execution (proposal creation, scheduling, budget tracking)
  • Experience in Manufacturing Execution System and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
  • Experience in solid modeling design using NX Siemens, CATIA or Solid Works
  • Experience providing innovative techniques focused on improving product designs and tooling assemblies or equipment
  • Experience in using Microsoft Office Project, Visio, SharePoint
  • Experience in Transition to Production activities
  • Secret or Top-Secret clearance preferred
Basic Qualifications - Automation Engineer Manufacturing
  • Bachelor's Degree with (1) years of experience in production assembly / fabrication including composites, machining, coatings application, or production manufacturing operations; or Master's Degree with (0) years of experience
  • Experience supporting manufacturing / production operations with an understanding of manufacturing processes and procedures
  • Experience in machining, robotics, or numerical control programming
  • Experience in composites, automation, heating systems or coatings application
  • Experience working or knowledge of Process Work Instructions (PWI)
  • Experience in creating work instructions, training materials & visual aids
  • Experience reviewing and interpreting Blueprints and 3-D models
  • Experience in system requirements development, acceptance testing and training
  • Experience working hands-on in a production assembly line environment
  • Experience in troubleshooting systems, and root cause and corrective action analysis
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
  • Ability to interface / communicate with multiple levels of leadership, engineering, production, customers, and suppliers
  • Active in-scope DOD Secret / Top Secret security clearance that has been granted / renewed within the past 5 years
  • Active Program Special access that has been granted / renewed within the past 5 years
  • Ability to work 1st shift, or 2nd shift and any work schedule (times may vary)
Preferred Qualifications - Automation Engineer Manufacturing
  • Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
  • Experience in project management and execution (proposal creation, scheduling, budget tracking)
  • Experience in Manufacturing Execution System and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
  • Experience in solid modeling design using NX Siemens, CATIA or Solid Works
  • Experience providing innovative techniques focused on improving product designs and tooling assemblies or equipment
  • Experience in using Microsoft Office Project, Visio, SharePoint
  • Experience in Transition to Production activities
  • Secret or Top-Secret clearance preferred
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 . click apply for full job details

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