Sr Principal Engineer Manufacturing

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 50% 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 is currently seeking an experienced Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer to join and lead a team responsible for International Design to Production Transition Programs with the Defense Sector team in the Plymouth, MN offices. Position Description: This position will provide Design to Production Transition (DTPT) Mechanical and Manufacturing engineering expertise in the manufacturing of advanced medium caliber ammunition for international pursuits. The person filling this position must understand a wide variety of manufacturing processes (e.g. hydraulic/pneumatic presses, CNC machining, tooling, inspection equipment, etc.) and have experience in a design to production environment. This position requires 50% domestic and international travel. The successful candidate must have the demonstrated capability to work independently with a wide variety of multi-disciplined team members in remote settings while building strong working relationships. The candidate shall apply strong engineering fundamentals and demonstrate clear communication with those they interact with. Typical Duties: • Lead and mentor a small team of 3 to 4 Mechanical engineers with daily tasking and setting appropriate priorities per the master schedule. • Contribute to or lead Production Transition and Facility Planning using available software tools. • Ensure appropriate documentation is maintained within the Configuration Management system • Determine and report on risks and opportunities • Coordinate, support and/or attend design, production, build, test and production reviews. • Support the planning and preparation for production and customer acceptance. • Work with Design Engineering in the preparation for the releases of Engineering Changes, (concept through final release). Work with Design Engineering in the preparation for production of newly developed products (concept through final release). • Assist in the resolution of complex manufacturing line process issues such as metal finishing and/or heat treating, CNC equipment, complex assembly, inspection equipment, gauging and ammunition processing. • Provide on-site support at international facilities (requires approximately 50% travel). • Assemble, maintain, set-up, and de-bug manufacturing equipment for Medium Caliber Ammunition. • Plan and conduct equipment trials and commissioning to verify performance meets quality and rate standards. • Train customer technicians/operators on correct operation and maintenance of equipment. • Ensure and maintain efficient and effective manufacturing line operations. Skills and areas of responsibility will include but not be limited to the following: • Communicating issues and status frequently and effectively both verbally and in writing. • Technical understanding of mechanical systems and manufacturing pro