RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman is currently seeking an experienced Sr. Lead Principal Engineer to support our Process Engineering team at our Promontory Plant. The role as a Lead Insulation Engineer supporting NASA programs in the Case Prep group. The engineer is to oversee a team of case prep engineers to support NASA program deliverables.
Role Description & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with multiple disciplines to meet program deadlines
• Drive concurrent engineering principles within the team

Mentor/develop process engineers within the NASA program engineering team

Peer review new and modified Case Prep insulation planning, PFMEA's, CONOPS, MBOMs and other Process Engineering deliverables for the NASA Pc Eing Team

Attend Design, Tooling and Facility drawing reviews for sign off

Instrumental in creating/reviewing FEO/TCN design criteria for new/modified facilities and equipment

Actively participate in Cause and Corrective action teams to identify root cause for issues related to Case Prep Insulation processes

Ensures Case Prep Insulation team follows the SA-22 and OP-62 process for all changes

Focal point for design/equipment changes related to Case Prep Insulation processes

Initiate/Run quarterly manufacturing assessment reviews

Initiate regular Statistical Process Control (SPC) meetings to ensure data is reviewed and within historical family limits to understand the risk and ensure data-driven decision making

Present and communicate on manufacturing investigations

Prepare/coordinate estimates for proposals for the Case Prep Insulation Pc Eing team

Oversee the progress on developing process improvements for NASA Case Prep Insulation Programs

Maintain oversight of all NASA Case Prep Insulation operational functions and provide status/updates to leadership team

Program(s) and VSET Leader Point of Contact (POC) for NASA Case Prep Insulation process engineering support

Ability to obtain ORI Chairman qualification:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This position's standard work schedule is a 4/10. The 4/10 schedule is Monday through Thursday.Basic Qualification:B.S. degree in Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering (other technical degrees may be considered) and a minimum of 8 years of experience; 6 years with a master's degree

Manufacturing/Process Engineering Case Prep: Insulation experience

Experience with Design of Experiment (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), 6 sigma concepts for process development and control

Ability to motivate and guide teams and activities without having formal "ownership" of the staff supporting those activities.

Experience in MS Office software applications and other NG software (eg. ESI, Doc Shop, TCUA, etc)

Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance

US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Deep hands-on experience of the NASA Case Prep Insulation manufacturing processes

Proven ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team

Expert knowledge of command media to meet deliverables

Ability to complete deliverables within a rigorous timeline

Proficiency in leading teams to deliver complex projects on time

Translating long-term program goals into a technical roadmap that anticipates future growth

Facilitate alignment across NASA Case Prep engineers to ensure project transparency and goal consistency

Takes full end-to-end ownership of the NASA Program Case Prep Objectives

• Strong communication skills across multiple disciplines

• Skilled at steering multiple complex initiatives simultaneously from conception to delivery

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques
  Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.