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Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
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.
Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Linthicum, MD. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.
This Manufacturing Engineer - Level 2 or Level 3 will work with the Microelectronics Manufacturing Process. This individual will work closely with the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, IPT Lead, Quality Engineer, Test Engineering, and Operations to ensure producibility meets the program targets, including Yield, and continuous improvement opportunities. This individual will support the Ultima program at the Focal Plane Lab.
This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
In this job, you will:
Process Development
Developing/revising process documentation and work instructions
Developing new and maintaining, or improving, existing manufacturing processes with a focus on production capabilities and affordability
Establish and monitor SPC for the manufacturing process
Lead RCCA (Root Corrective Cause Action) and have strong Troubleshooting skills
Coordinate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Test, and Production and Program Management team to ensure manufacturing documentation support efficient execution, troubleshooting, and schedule recovery activities
Providing ROI justification for process improvements
Specifying, identifying and procuring new manufacturing equipment for production readiness and preparing equipment for production
Factory Support
Monitoring process yields and cost, recommending and implementing quality improvements to drive improved metrics.
Solving of manufacturing problems (related to materials, designs, equipment and tooling, training and instructions) to support production.
Assisting with the training of new personnel and participation in the design of operation training materials
Supporting factory maintenance personnel with the troubleshooting and repair of process equipment
Helping build team meet the requirements of JEDEC Standards, internal requirements, and other relevant IPC/MIL-STDs.
This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Basic Qualifications for Level 2:
Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 2 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 0 years of professional experience.
No clearance required to start
Experience with manufacturing processes
Strong desire to work with control processes
Exceptional written and oral communications skills
Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work well at all levels in the organization
Basic Qualifications for Level 3:
Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 5 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience - OR - PhD with 1 year of professional experience.
No clearance required to start
Experience with manufacturing processes
Strong desire to work with control processes
Exceptional written and oral communications skills
Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work well at all levels in the organization
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors and/or Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
Demonstrate engineering leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular)
Experience working in microelectronics
Experience with Statistical Control Process (SPC)
Experience in Microelectronic Manufacturing or Wire Bond Fabrication
Experience in troubleshooting and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
Primary Level Salary Range: $79,600.00 - $119,400.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.