Principal Engineer for Manufacturing Operations

2 weeks ago

Baltimore, Maryland, United States Northrop Grumman Full time


At Northrop Grumman, our team members have exceptional opportunities to engage in groundbreaking systems that influence lives globally, both now and in the future.

Our innovative and creative spirit has positioned us at the leading edge of numerous technological milestones in our nation's journey - from the first transatlantic flight to stealth technology and lunar landings.

We seek individuals with bold ideas, determination, and a pioneering mindset to collaborate in shaping the future while enjoying the journey.

Our culture fosters intellectual curiosity, diverse perspectives, and encourages you to bring your authentic self to work - driven by an unyielding ambition to achieve what others deem impossible.

Our team members are not just part of history; they are actively creating it.

Northrop Grumman's Manufacturing Operations Engineering division is in search of a Principal/Senior Principal Manufacturing Systems Project Engineer specializing in Space Final Assembly. This role is based in Linthicum, Maryland.


The chosen candidate will join the Final Assembly team, spearheading process development initiatives for various programs across multiple manufacturing cells.


Key Responsibilities:
• Define project scope requirements and conduct technical planning, manufacturing system development, integration, verification, and validation.

• Promote collaboration among Manufacturing Operations functional support teams throughout all phases of manufacturing readiness.

• Oversee project costs (implementation, ROI), timelines, and risk management strategies.

• Lead root cause corrective action (RCCA) initiatives.

• Direct troubleshooting efforts for products and processes on the shop floor across different cells.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Manufacturing Systems Project Engineer:

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering or a related STEM field with 5 years of relevant professional experience (or 3 years with a Master's; 0 years with a PhD)

• Experience with both manual and automated assembly processes

• Project management expertise

• Proficiency in 3-CAD modeling

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS-Project)

• Familiarity with J-STD and MIL-STD standards

• Willingness to travel up to 10%

Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Manufacturing Systems Project Engineer:

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering or a related STEM field with 9 years of relevant professional experience (or 7 years with a Master's; 4 years with a PhD)

• Experience with both manual and automated assembly processes

• Project management expertise

• Proficiency in 3-CAD modeling

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS-Project)

• Familiarity with J-STD and MIL-STD standards

• Willingness to travel up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications:
• Active DoD Secret level security clearance with a recent re-investigation OR an original adjudication date completed within the last 5 years

• Current Special Program Access

• Functional knowledge of Class C - Space programs and Space Standard Practices (SSP)

• Experience with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, CPLM, SAP

• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

• Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

• Understanding of Design of Experiment (DOE) and Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Salary Range:
$102,400 - $153,600

Salary Range 2:
$127,000 - $190,600


The above salary range serves as a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers various factors when determining base salary offers, including the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

Employees may qualify for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to participate in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Additionally, Northrop Grumman offers a variety of benefits, including health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plans, company-paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.

Northrop Grumman is dedicated 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, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit our website. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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