Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Process Engineer to support our Rocket Motor Case Prep– Level 1 or Level 2 located in Promontory, Utah You’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

Role Description & Responsibilities:

• Developing and improving manufacturing processes
• Spending time in the operations area observing and monitoring rocket motor assembly processes
• Performing cause and corrective action activities to permanently eliminate defects using root cause analysis tools
• Working with concurrent engineering teams to ensure proper documentation and on-time production
• Authoring, updating, and reviewing shop floor work instructions
• Preparing and presenting technical presentations to technical teams, leadership, and to customers for review and approval
• Performing table-top reviews
• Using SPC tools to ensure process control
• Developing and incorporating process improvements
• Troubleshooting production/tooling/facility issues and implementing improvements and solutions
• Supporting design, checkout, qualification, and implementation of new or modified tooling or equipment
• Must be able to work 4x10 (6:00 am to 4:30 pm, M-Th)

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 4x10 Monday-Thursday, 6 am-4: 30 pm.

Basic Qualifications

Level 1

• B.S. degree in STEM (Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering, or other technical degrees may be considered), 1 year of experience, or 0 years of experience with a Master’s degree.
• Position may be filled at a level requiring 1 to 0 years of engineering experience with Masters.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques
• Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Interpreting blueprints and specifications
• Experience writing shop work instructions (preferred)
• Experience working with energetic materials and processes (preferred)
• Strong interpersonal and Customer Service Skills
• Process Controls (SPC)

Level 2

• B.S. degree in STEM (Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering, or other technical degrees may be considered), 2 years of experience, or 0 years of experience with a Master’s degree.
• Position may be filled at a level requiring 1 to 0 years of engineering experience with Masters.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques
• Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Interpreting blueprints and specifications
• Experience writing shop work instructions (preferred)
• Experience working with energetic materials and processes (preferred)
• Strong interpersonal and Customer Service Skills
• Process Controls (SPC)