Sr Principal Engineer Manufacturing Systems

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: SAP 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 Manufacturing Engineering is seeking a Sr Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer to join the Operations Team in San Diego, CA. The Manufacturing Systems Engineer (MSE) will be responsible for supporting the Navigation, Intelligence & Connectivity (NIC) division with shaping and executing Product Line manufacturing strategy, as well as consulting as a subject matter expert on capital projects, MTA, pre-EMD phase, EMD phase and NCTA efforts to drive early collaboration between Manufacturing Operations and other organizations within the division for successful product launches into Manufacturing and Production. What you will get to do: • ​Engage with the NIC business units during pre-proposal, proposal, and early execution program phases to offer insight into higher yielding, novel, and evolving manufacturing processes. • Support basis of estimates for MSE deliverables and manufacturing scope on proposals • Develop Manufacturing Plans for each phase of the programs • Perform Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRA) • Lead design for automation efforts • Cost Modeling and Design to Cost activities • Deploy digital transformation of MSE work products for the use of efficient and successful manufacturing planning • Identify producibility gaps between current and required capabilities for executing on new hardware, then develop Manufacturing Maturation Plans (MMP) to address these gaps. MMPs will include but not be limited to execution of Affordability, Manufacturing Planning, NCTA Planning, Capital Planning and Strategic Sourcing Efforts including make/buy assessments. • Ensure success of critical Technology Demonstrator and new product builds in the factory for NIC programs • Establishment of NCTA, CRAD, and Capital funding plans that ensure execution readiness for programs in the factory and supply base   The Manufacturing Systems Engineering must perform in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high visibility operation.   They must be able to communicate written and verbally, have a passion for people, innovation, and excellence, along with the ability to effectively collaborate with multiple disciplines to solve complex issues. Basic Qualifications for a Sr Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineering: • Bachelor’s Degree in a related STEM field and a minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience (6 years with a Master's degree) • Experience wit