RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: 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.

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.

Climb to new heights on your journey when you start Defining Possible with Northrop Grumman. Enjoy a purposeful career in aeronautics that is crucial to the way we connect and protect our world across land, sea, and air. Bring your experience and take advantage of this opportunity to discover how you can start to push past possible and achieve your goals today. Enjoy a diverse, collaborative environment with professionals across the nation ready to help launch your career.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Senior Principal Process Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Beavercreek, OH.

Essential Functions:

• Generate, maintain, and improve work instructions that manufacture tools and products conforming to Engineering drawings and configuration controls
• Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing processes
• Develop and maintain Manufacturing Bills of Materials (MBOM’s) and OBOM’s, with associated interpretation of EBOM’s as required
• Support shop floor activities by providing technical guidance and clarification of work instructions, overseeing build processes, troubleshooting floor and equipment issues, and providing general training of newly developed processes
• Working knowledge of GD&T with an ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings
• Team lead and team player – the candidate must be able to work in a multi-functional role that interfaces with different departments, functions, and customers
• Supports bids and proposals for potential new and incoming work.
• Supports ROI’s for process improvement ideas and cost reduction initiatives
• Generates purchase requisitions
• Supports design reviews
• Generates and maintains cure cycle recipes; has a working knowledge of ovens and autoclaves
• Additional responsibilities as required by Engineering Management

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or equivalent. Or a Master's degree in a STEM field with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience developing digital work instruction for complete processes or assemblies
• Manufacturing/Process Engineering experience
• Experience in MS Office software applications
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong commitment and proven capability to work on multiple programs of varying size and scope at any given time, organize workload, achieve deliverables, execute critical tasks by defined need by dates, and manages time effectively
• Strong interpersonal communication and technical writing skills to enable effective personal interaction and collaboration with a multi-disciplined team and customers
• Technical leader with experience in composite fabrication and assembly work.
• Proven experience in process development and the creation of process architecture.
• High attention to detail
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across functionally, prioritizing program success over individual recognition.
• Strong ability and willingness to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with SAP and PLM systems
• Demonstrates humility and intellectual curiosity, through openness to feedback and continuous improvement
• Maintains a continuous learning mindset and actively seeks opportunities for personal and team development.

Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

The 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.