Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago
Principal/Senior Principal Manufacturing Engineer - R10215818
Northrop Grumman is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. They are seeking a Principal/Senior Principal Manufacturing Engineer to support the manufacturing and testing of marine propulsion and power generation systems, focusing on optimizing manufacturing processes and equipment performance.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Oversee operation of capital machinery, specializing in machine tool systems (milling, boring, turning, hobbing, grinding)
Optimize performance of equipment by implementing new capability (development of solutions to increase throughput and reduce cycle times using new tooling components/systems; programming techniques, control systems upgrades)
Troubleshoot machine failures to minimize downtime, while collaborating with machine maintenance and equipment OEMs
Supports new capital procurement and the designs and arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive layout
Adapts machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in a related STEM discipline with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; OR a Master's degree in a related STEM discipline with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience
Experience working in a manufacturing environment as a process owner (process, equipment, documentation, special training)
Hands on experience machining and troubleshooting of machines or being in a machine shop environment
Experience with machine tool equipment and control systems (large CNC mills, lathes, hobbers and grinders)
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings
US citizenship required
Bachelor's in a related STEM discipline with a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience; OR a Master's degree in a related STEM discipline with a minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience
Experience working in a manufacturing environment as a process owner (process, equipment, documentation, special training)
Hands on experience machining and troubleshooting of machines or being in a machine shop environment
Experience with machine tool equipment and control systems (large CNC mills, lathes, hobbers and grinders)
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings
US citizenship required
Preferred
Experience in machine tool design and maintenance
Experience in programming CNC lathes, mills and/or grinders
Benefits
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
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