Northrop Grumman · 1 hour ago
Manufacturing Engineer (Level 3 or Level 4)
Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense company with a focus on technological advancements. They are seeking a Manufacturing Field Engineering (MFE) – Principal or Sr Principal Engineer to oversee supplier technical oversight and provide onsite support for multiple programs.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Supporting RCI requests are required with Engineering and supplier
Process Tool Notifications and evaluate supplier tooling proposals
Assign ABLE Codes and participate in PRD reviews
Serve as Technical POC for IPTs / SMTs and support supplier interface with programs
Facilitate supplier technical support
Support work transfers, design reviews, and ROM impact estimates as required
Engage in cross-functional collaboration with Strategic Sourcing and SME-Ops Teams
Understanding of Sheet metal detail part and assembly fabrication
Understanding of Machined detail components and complex machined assemblies
Understanding of both metallic and non-metallic composite structures
Ability to conduct Root Cause Corrective Action investigations in Support of production Constraints
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant engineering experience in procurement support, tooling evaluation, and technical liaison roles; or Masters Degree and 3 years of relevant engineering experience in procurement support, tooling evaluation, and technical liaison roles
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the needs of the business
Strong background in supplier manufacturing engineering, aerospace preferred
Excellent communication and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive process standardization
Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of relevant engineering experience in procurement support, tooling evaluation, and technical liaison roles; or Masters Degree and 6 years of relevant engineering experience in procurement support, tooling evaluation, and technical liaison roles
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the needs of the business
Strong background in supplier manufacturing engineering, aerospace preferred
Excellent communication and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive process standardization
Understanding of Sheet metal detail part and assembly fabrication
Understanding of Machined detail components and complex machined assemblies
Understanding of both metallic and non-metallic composite structures
Ability to conduct Root Cause Corrective Action investigations in Support of production Constraints
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
Familiarity with systems such as SRCI, and ABLE Coding
Familiar with Engineering software NX and Catia
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.
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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