Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago
Manufacturing Engineer - R10221423
Palmdale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$83K/yr - $125K/yr
2+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense company, seeking a Level 2 Manufacturing Engineer to join their team in Palmdale, CA. The role involves providing shipside support to Manufacturing Technicians and Quality Inspectors, creating and revising work orders, and ensuring compliance with regulations while improving product quality.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides shipside support to the Manufacturing Technicians and Quality Inspectors (Work Orders, Drawings, Process Specifications, Procedures, Technical Orders and Tooling)
Creates and revises Work Orders (planning), detailing sequential steps / operations for removing / reinstalling aircraft components and modifying the aircraft, utilizing 2D drawings, Process Specifications, manufacturing procedures and United States Air Force Technical Orders, incorporating inspection and test requirements where applicable
Writes and submits Engineering Change Requests (ECR) and/or Request for Change or Information (RC/I) when issues are found that affect the engineering drawing or Material and Process (M&P) specifications
Inspects performance of equipment and tooling to verify their efficiency
Conceptualizes tools and shop aids, to help streamline component removals and reinstallations
Initiates and investigates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality
Provides guidance to engineering, regarding design concepts and specification requirements, to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques
Ensures processes and procedures comply with regulations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree and 2 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or related experience in production assembly/fabrication including composites, metallic, coatings application, and/or production manufacturing operations, or Master's degree with 0 years of experience
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Experience reading and interpreting 3D models and Engineering drawings/blueprints
Must have the ability to interface/communicate with multiple levels of leadership
Active in-scope DOD Secret security clearance that has been granted/renewed within the past 5 years
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access
Ability to travel at least 10%
Must be willing to work 1st or 2nd shift, and any work schedule as determined by the needs of the business
Preferred
Experience in planning/scheduling, process development, quality, or production experience in aerospace, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment
Experience creating work instructions and visual aids
Experience creating procedures or process manuals
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and Bill of Materials (BOM)
Experience working with Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
Experience working with Systems Applications and Products (SAP)
Experience using CATIA or other 3D modeling system
Current Special Program Access
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
John Greene
Corporate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Northrop Grumman Corporation
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
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