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Northrop Grumman · 3 days ago

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Level 3 (AHT)

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$104K/yr - $155K/yr

5+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to support their Advanced Weapons division. The role involves launching innovative defense platforms, influencing the development of next-generation defense products, and ensuring producibility meets program targets.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support Legacy, AARGM-ER, SiAW, and future programs

Primary responsibility for the methods and techniques used to build products. Focus given to mistake proof processes that are balanced and tailored to the takt time

Ensures the implemented processes achieve the design intent

Support Test Engineering, Mission Assurance, and Metrology to select and implement test equipment and measurement devices

Support the development of standard times

Defines and selects and as required, designs the equipment, tooling and processes required to easily assemble products

Participate and execute on make/buy decisions, maintain MBOMs, and develop routings and work instructions for products in Costpoint ERP, Solumina MES, and Teamcenter

Provides training and guidance to assemblers, inspectors, and technicians

Participate in NC dispositions and CARs. Respect 5-day maximum cycle time. Use tools such as 5 whys, 8D, etc. to analyze problems and determine root cause of production problems

Resolves assembly issues. Focus on process failure mode effects analysis (PFMEA)

Provide analysis utilizing Design for Manufacturability and Assembly techniques

Provides guidance on continuous improvement activities. Support kaizens approval process and implementation

Develop process maps

Actively participate in Program Management Reviews (PMR) and Change Control Boards (CCB)

Participate in Yield improvement initiatives

Deliver presentations (PMR) to Customer (USAF, USN)

Supports the production team to ensure on-time deliveries

Travel is required to support mission success

Qualification

Manufacturing EngineeringERP/MES/ePLMGD&TLean Six SigmaTool DesignAdditive ManufacturingTest PlanningYield ImprovementCommunicationCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor of Science with 5 years Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering; or Master's with 3 years of Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering

Experience with ERP/MES/ePLM

Experience with work scheduling and maintaining execution of engineering activities

Excellent communication and collaboration skills for coordinating with the government and internal team

Experience with GD&T and familiarity with detail/assembly best practices

Strong tool design experience

US Citizenship with Current Secret DOD clearance