Process Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret 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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Process Engineer based out of Rolling Meadows, IL. The Process Engineer will be part of Northrop Grumman's Manufacturing Engineering team, where they will work on products such as Electro-Optical Distributed Aperture (EO DAS), Internal FLIR Targeting System (IFTS), and Electro-Optical Subsystem (EOSS) Systems. They will research, design, develop, order, test, maintain, and identify improvements / corrective actions for a variety of electronic equipment, electronic and optical systems, including lasers, infrared sensors, fiber optics, along with an assortment of production and test equipment and associated systems. What you will get to do: • Research, design, develop, procure, test, maintain, and implement improvements or corrective actions for a range of electronic and electro optical equipment—lasers, infrared sensors, fiber optic systems, and associated test hardware. • Support repair and sustainment of Electro Optical Distributed Aperture (EO DAS) sensors and integrated FLIR targeting systems. • Design and validate new manufacturing processes and custom fixtures. • Create and maintain manufacturing engineering documentation such as change notices, routing instructions, and electronic work instructions (eWI). • Provide technical guidance and engineering assessments to production technicians, covering failure analysis, process methodology, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Troubleshoot production hardware to pinpoint root cause failures and recommend corrective measures. • Collaborate with suppliers to resolve technical hardware issues. • Develop and analyze performance metrics to drive cost reductions and efficiency gains. • Apply continuous improvement techniques (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean) to lower costs and boost production efficiency. • Work with suppliers to resolve technical hardware issues. • Create and analyze metrics to target cost and efficiency improvements. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, organization skills, and the ability to collaborate in a team environment. Basic Qualifications for the Process Engineer: • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience; OR a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering disciplin