Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems, and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures.

Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems is currently seeking a Handling Engineer to support our Process Engineering team at our Promontory, Utah, Plant.

Role Description & Responsibilities:

• Developing and improving manufacturing processes
• Performing cause and corrective action activities to permanently eliminate defects
• Work within a team for concurrent engineering
• Author, update and review shop floor planning/move sheets
• Prepare and present technical presentations to leadership, and to the customers for review and approval
• Perform tabletop reviews
• Utilize SPC tools to ensure process control
• Develop and incorporate process improvements
• Troubleshoot production/tooling/facility issues and implement improvements and solutions
• Support design, checkout, qualification and implementation of new or modified tooling or equipment
• Review and author move plans that utilize the use of complex handling equipment (Cranes, Forklifts, Transportation Equipment, Lifting Beams/Slings, etc.)
• Ability to interpret stress analysis
• Provide leadership and expertise regarding handling systems
• Lead handling review team activities, present findings and obtain management/customer approvals
• Desire to take on special assignments to help other organizations
• Participate in mishap investigations

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 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree with 2 years of experience or 0 years with a Master’s degree in engineering.
• Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Interpret blue prints, models, and specifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NX and modeling
• Strong inter-personal and Customer Service Skills
• Experience with rigging, bridge and mobile cranes