Northrop Grumman · 4 hours ago
Sr Principal Engineer Manufacturing - R10210274
Mesa, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$108K/yr - $152K/yr
8+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading defense technology company that offers opportunities to work on revolutionary systems. They are seeking a Senior Principal Engineer Manufacturing to support the Armament Business site in Mesa, AZ, focusing on medium caliber gun system programs and collaborating with various engineering teams to enhance product manufacturability and functionality.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Works with design, project, manufacturing and quality engineers through the product development process to ensure Design to Cost (DTC) and Design for Assembly/Manufacturing (DFA/DFM) targets are achieved
Provide guidance to design engineering regarding design concepts and product specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques
Understands and interprets engineering drawings and recommend design changes to increase product manufacturability and functionality
Prepares cost estimates and written technical proposals for product improvement initiatives
Reviews drawings , Engineering Change Orders, and work instructions for accuracy and completeness
Participates and/or leads disposition of non-conforming production parts
Acts as a technical interface to internal production personnel and to external suppliers
Develops technical relationships with internal production personnel and with external suppliers
Supports manufacturing trade studies and early supplier involvement
Shares knowledge with other engineers
Understands and interprets engineering drawings and recommend design changes to increase product manufacturability and functionality
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related STEM Technical field
8 years of relevant industry experience or a Master's degree in STEM discipline plus 6 years of industry experience
Understanding of GD&T
Familiarity with computer aided design (CAD) software, preferably NX
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Project, and Power Point
Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to focus on multiple projects and deliver status on risk areas and required actions
Hands-on manufacturing experience in assembly and fabrication
Familiarity with mechanical and electrical engineering processes and other specialty engineering activities within the product development process
Demonstrated effectiveness in achieving results through understanding and management of internal processes and customer/supplier relationships
U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance
Position may require domestic and international travel, - Must be able to obtain clearance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and Explosives as an Employee Possessor
Candidates hired into this role will also need to complete a Gun Control Act Self Certification form
Preferred
Familiar with materials, heat treatment, and plating processes
Familiar with military and commercial specifications
Demonstrated experience with manufacturing processes, such as machining, turning, and grinding
Knowledge of IPC-620 and IPC J-STD-001 requirements
Mechanical design experience with complex gear trains, cams, springs, clutches, machined components, welded structures, electric motors and solenoids
Experience in product development projects and sustainment of legacy programs for complex aerospace or defense systems
Candidate should also have a general understanding of continuous improvement, Six Sigma and Lean methodologies in a low volume, high mix, engineer to order, manufacturing environment
Experience with shop routing paperwork in a low level kitting and assembly/processing environment
Familiar with Material Review Boards for product/quality deviation
Benefits
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.
10001+ employees
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
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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