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Principal/Process Engineer
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-Utah-Corinne
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About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: No 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 Space Systems is currently seeking a Process Engineer also known as a Principal MFG Energetics Engineer (level 3) or Energetics MFG Engineer (level 2) to support our Process Engineering team at our Promontory, Utah Plant. Role Description & Responsibilities: • Able to demonstrate and instill a strong safety culture in daily operations • Developing and continuously improving manufacturing processes • Supporting manufacturing operations, to include composites manufacturing, machining, rubber layup and molding, chemical bonding, primers and coatings, and complex assemblies • Being the first line of support (primary point of contact) for operations personnel and any process related problems. • Performing cause and corrective action investigations to permanently eliminate defects using root cause analysis tools • Working with concurrent engineering team to create Build-to-Packages (i.e. engineering and planning documents) • Authoring, updating and reviewing shop floor planning (work instructions) • Preparing and presenting technical presentations to internal leadership, and to the customers for review and approval • Performing reviews with operations team before and after parts are worked • Monitoring production events and utilizing SPC tools to ensure process control • Developing and incorporating process improvements • Troubleshooting production/tooling/facility issues and implementing improvements and solutions to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality. • Supporting design, checkout, qualification and implementation of new or modified tooling or equipment This position may be filled at level 2 or level 3. Basic Qualifications level 2 • B.S. degree in STEM Engineering or related engineering degree and minimum 2 years’ related experience. 0 years experience with a Master's degree. • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance. • Self-Starter that takes initiative to complete tasks and assignments with little supervision • Good problem-solving skills and strong oral and written communication skills • Good organization and multi-tasking skills • Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Interpreting blueprints and specifications, GD&T standards • Strong inter-personal and Customer Service Skills Basic Qualifications level 3 • B.S. degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering or related engineering degree with 5 years’ experience with Bachelor degree or Master degree with 3 years experience. • Self-Starter that takes initiative to complete tasks and assignments with little supervision • Good problem-solving skills and strong oral and written communication skills • Good organization and multi-tasking skills • Experience in Lean Manufactur