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Northrop Grumman · 10 hours ago

Sr Principal Engineer Manufacturing Level 4 - R10219433

Clearfield, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$112K/yr - $168K/yr

6+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leader in aerospace and defense, seeking a Sr. Principal Engineer Manufacturing Level 4 to support process design and resolve production issues related to aircraft manufacturing. The role involves designing manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading multifunctional teams to improve production efficiency.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Reviews developed or new processes for manufacturing in a machining environment

Identifies process improvements, captures feedback from Operations and Machine Control (Programmers), and incorporates into the manufacturing machining process

Create and release Software Change Requests when needed

Creates PRD’s for new cutters and insures a Kanban is setup afterwards

Reviews design changes for Details, Machining Fixtures (MRF’s) and Specification changes and ensures they are captured in the manufacturing , machining process

Reviews, modifies and performs redlines in the planning work instructions for the machining processes

Promptly responds to technical issues that arise on the production floor utilizing work instructions, setup sheets, design models, and specifications

Clarifies work instructions for Operations and provides modifications as needed

Leads multifunctional teams to solve production issues, i.e. Tooling, Quality, Metrology, Operations, etc

Documents issues and disseminates information to core manufacturing engineering disciplines for incorporation into future releases

Resolves issues by collaborating with other resource groups and stakeholders as needed

Gets involved in MRB repairs and special processes to assist Operations as needed

Assume roll of SME in PFMEA and RCCA investigations

Assists Machine Control with proper cutter, holder, cutter speeds and feeds, for proper machine program development

Assists Maintenance with annual machine calibrations and machine recovery

Should be available for off-hour calls

Qualification

CNC machiningAerospace manufacturingManufacturing engineeringGD&TRoot cause analysisNX11 proficiencyProject leadershipSTEM degreeWork instruction planningComposite layupLiaison engineering

Required

Bachelor's in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) field with 8 years of experience in the following engineering fields; Manufacturing, Productions, Industrial, Mechanical, Process, Systems, OR Master's in STEM field with 6 years of experience in mentioned fields as an engineer OR; PhD in STEM field with 4 years of experience as an engineer in mentioned fields

Experience in Aerospace manufacturing with emphasis on machining in a CNC environment

Currently have an ACTIVE Secret DoD clearance within 5 ½ years of last investigation

Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) clearance