Manufacturing Engineer - Level 2 or Level 3

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 is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer - Level 2 or Level 3 to to join our team in Dulles, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. In this job, you will: • Authorize and maintains production plans that detail the assembly of spacecraft hardware • Participates in design peer reviews to ensure designs are manufacturable and engineering documentation aligns with strict processes and procedures • Evaluates non-conforming product and develops rework procedures to return fit/form/function to flight hardware • Partners with cross-functional groups to conduct root cause and corrective action investigations • Optimizes operational workflow by developing manufacturing processes and introducing new tools and techniques for manufacturing propulsion systems • Responds to changing design requirements at all stages of the build process by revising production plans and returning product to the intended flight configuration • Provides direct support to Technicians on the manufacturing floor in a rapid-pace environment • Acts as manufacturing lead on assigned programs to ensure roadblocks are quickly alleviated while maintaining budget and schedule • Ensures processes and procedures comply with industry and internal standards This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3. Basic Qualifications for Level 2: • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or other related STEM area and at least 2 years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or related area - OR - a Master's degree (Four Additional years of experience in lieu of degree will be accepted) • No clearance required Basic Qualifications for Level 3: • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or other related STEM area and at least 5 years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or related area - OR - a Master's degree with 3 years of applicable experience (Four years of experience in lieu of degree will be accepted) • No clearance required Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with welding, bonding, mechanical assembly, and hazardous lifts • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance • Experience with manufacturing and assembling flight hardware • Experience with propulsion systems build flow and/or design • Experience with Costpoint, SAP, MES, Solumina, TIPQA, Windchill • Experience working in an ISO or AS9100 environment Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For