Principal Engineer Manufacturing

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. We are looking for you to join our team as an Principal Engineer Manufacturing out of  Buffalo, NY. Amherst Systems Operating Unit (OU) is an organization focused on the development and production of state-of-the-art Simulation Systems solutions. What You'll Get to Do: Process Development: • Develop, improve, and maintain manufacturing processes with a focus on production capabilities, quality, and schedules. • Monitor process yields and cost. • Develop and optimize automated equipment process parameters. • Create and manage project plans (tasks, resources, and schedules). • Develop and revise process documentation and work instructions. Production Support: • Solve manufacturing problems related to materials, designs, equipment, tooling, training, and instructions. • Disposition non-conforming materials and specify rework and repair processes. • Create and document designs for custom tooling and fixtures. Equipment Support: • Specify, justify, and procure new manufacturing equipment. • Equipment startup and production readiness. • Responsible for equipment maintenance, service schedules, and spare parts. Design and Engineering Support: • Participate in design manufacturability reviews for new products. The ideal candidate must be able to communicate written, verbally, and have knowledge of using Microsoft Office Suite. The position is for in office only, remote positions are not available. Basic Qualifications for the Principal Engineer Manufacturing: • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or STEM related discipline with a minimum of 5 years related experience; OR Master's Degree in Engineering or STEM related discipline with a minimum of 3 years of experience • Experience with mechanical and/or electronic manufacturing/production processes. • Experience with interpreting 2D drawings and 3D models. • U.S. citizenship required. • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Preferred Qualifications : • Experience with electronics manufacturing processes and equipment. • Experience programming automated microelectronics and circuit card manufacturing equipment. • Experience with equipment, materials, and processes for manufacturing precision wound coils and their encapsulation. • Experience with a variety of industry standards (including but not limited to IPC-610, J-STD, 7711/7721, MIL and ANSI). • Experience with MS Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. • Experience