Northrop Grumman · 21 hours ago
Staff Engineer (Facilities )
Northrop Grumman is a leader in revolutionary systems that impact lives globally. They are seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of complex manufacturing facilities and processes, ensuring safety and compliance while overseeing engineering efforts and capital projects.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Design and develop manufacturing facilities and processes for energetic, static-sensitive, corrosive, and chemical operations
Design safe and efficient layouts for equipment, tools, and workflows within manufacturing facilities
Identify, understand, and mitigate process safety risks through engineered controls, including safety interlocks, remote operations, and process standardization
Ensure all processes meet required safety, quality, and regulatory standards, including Hazards Operation Standards (HOPs), DoD 4145.26, and ATF requirements
Develop and implement process qualifications, change management, and documentation to ensure products and services meet customer requirements
Work closely with Hazards Analysis teams, cross-functional engineering groups, and operations to design, set up, and improve manufacturing processes
Develop manufacturing sequences, operating procedures, and quality controls that impact tooling, equipment, and product performance
Support and participate in investigations related to process failures, non-conformances, and safety or quality events, with a focus on root cause analysis and corrective actions
Serve as a technical authority on complex and advanced projects, providing guidance to leadership, customers, and program teams
Lead and develop an engineering organization by setting expectations, providing feedback, conducting performance reviews, and mentoring early-career engineers
Ensure engineering teams meet plant and program requirements for safety, quality, cost, and schedule
Provide technical input and cost estimates for proposals and program planning activities
Plan and forecast engineering manpower needs to support facility and program requirements
Manage capital and construction projects, including budgets, schedules, engineering support, and coordination with planners, procurement, and contractors
Maintain a strong understanding of business unit operations and support the execution of business growth plans
Qualification
Required
BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 12 years engineering experience in facility, design, and/or process engineering or 10 with a Masters degree
Demonstrated ability to lead complex programs comprised of engineering, business, contracts, law, supply chain, production, and mission/quality assurance disciplines
Sound financial understanding, including capital, program direct and overhead management
In depth knowledge and experience with both high hazard and inert processes is required
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
Preferred
12+ years' experience in facility and process design, engineering calculations, estimating, construction manpower planning, construction / project oversight, project testing and buyoff
5+ years of project management experience including responsibility for technical design, installation, budget and schedule for large capital projects
Communication and technical presentation skills
Proven experience in Lean Manufacturing, and mentoring/coaching others in rapid problem solving and improvement
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
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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