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Vice President Composite Manufacturing Engineer Jobs

Manufacturing Engineer 4

Brea, CA · On-site

$115K - $140K/yr

We are a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering, and tooling to ... Establish manufacturing strategies and roadmaps that support business growth, operational ...

The ideal candidate will have a strong background developing and improving manufacturing processes for composite aerospace components while working cross-functionally with engineering, production ...

The VP, Manufacturing & Production embeds DFM engineers in hardware product teams from PDR onward, participates actively at every program gate, leads production execution through the 100-unit Joint ...

Composite Supervisor

Austin, TX · On-site

$89K - $118K/yr

Ensure adherence to engineering specifications, industry standards (e.g., MIL-STD), and DoD requirements. * Process Optimization : Identify opportunities to improve composite manufacturing processes ...

Manufacturing Engineer

Kinston, NC · On-site

$66K - $85K/yr

With expertise in aluminum and advanced composite manufacturing solutions, the company's core ... The Manufacturing Engineer will support the design, development, and implementation of ...

Manufacturing Engineer

Kinston, NC · On-site

$66K - $85K/yr

With expertise in aluminum and advanced composite manufacturing solutions, the company's core ... The Manufacturing Engineer will support the design, development, and implementation of ...

Manufacturing Engineer

Kinston, NC · On-site

$66K - $85K/yr

With expertise in aluminum and advanced composite manufacturing solutions, the company's core ... The Manufacturing Engineer will support the design, development, and implementation of ...

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Manufacturing Engineer Level 2 (Requires Active Clearance)

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Clearfield, UT

$72K - $108K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago


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Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SAPTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Manufacturing Engineer Level 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The position will be located in Clearfield, UT. This position supports a Monday - Thursday 4 x 10 schedule.


Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) to develop and implement process improvements as well as support site initiatives.

  • Work closely with manufacturing personnel in the highly automated production of composite aerospace components.

  • Author, modify, and audit shop floor electronic work instructions (EWIs).
    Perform root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities to permanently eliminate defects.

  • Troubleshoot production/equipment/program/tooling issues and implementing improvements and solutions.

Basic Qualifications:

Manufacturing Engineer (Level 2):

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 1 years or experience in the following engineering fields; Manufacturing, Quality, Electrical, Production, Industrial, Process, Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautics OR Masters with 0 years of experience.

  • Experience with Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

  • Must have active U.S. Government Clearance

  • Must have active Special Program Access (PAR) prior to starting

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active U.S. Government Clearance

  • Special Program Access (PAR)

  • Experience using DMAIC problem solving system

  • Experience with composite manufacturing

  • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications

  • Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

  • Experience working with/programming Fanuc or similar robots

  • Experience using NX or similar CAD software

  • Experience using Smart MES or similar

  • Demonstrated understanding of root cause / corrective action processes and techniques

  • Experience using RCCA tools such as Five Why, Pareto, fishbone, etc.

  • Experience drafting, maintaining, and modifying work instructions and/or process specification

Primary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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About Northrop Grumman

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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.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939