
Associate Manufacturing Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer
Northrop Grumman
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- Pay
- $69.4K to $125.2K
- a year
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 27
- 1 day ago
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About the company

Northrop Grumman
2 to 10 employees
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc. is a company based out of 12011 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, Virginia, United States.
What you'll do
- The Manufacturing Engineer will provide technical guidance on design concepts and define sequences of operations to optimize product builds and assembly costs.
- They will also act as a liaison between engineering and production to resolve non-conforming product issues and implement process improvements.
What you need
- Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
- Proficiency in interpreting blueprints, 3D models, and Microsoft Office is required, along with the flexibility to work various shifts.
- Education: a bachelor's degree
Key skills
Manufacturing engineeringBlueprint reading3D modelingGeometric dimensioning and tolerancingTool designProcess improvementProducibilityAffordability initiativesTechnical liaisonMicrosoft Office SuiteComposite experienceERP systemsProblem solvingEngineering designProduction assembly
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Perks
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Discretionary bonus
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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.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an opening for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The position requires on-site support located in Rancho Bernardo, CA where technology and teamwork come together. The selected candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Manufacturing Engineering Team working in a collaborative environment while promoting a positive and proactive teamwork environment.
Manufacturing Engineering job duties involve the following:
Provide guidance to Engineering regarding design concepts to ensure the best manufacturing technique is being used to meet the Engineering design
Participate in tool design reviews to ensure tools are feasible and reduce build times and program costs during assembly
Define sequence of operations for product builds, investigate and initiate corrective actions and improvements that involve non-conforming product and identify improvement opportunities in areas that require producibility and affordability initiatives
Provide liaison support for Engineering definition to influence low production costs for integrated assembly related to electrical, hydraulics, fuels, fluids and propulsion systems
Manufacturing Engineers for Aeronautics Systems are expected to provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex and difficult problems. They are problem solvers who have the ability to provide results that are innovative, thorough, practical, and consistent with organization objectives. We seek Manufacturing Engineers that use a unique skill set that includes a hands-on approach and act as the technical representative voice for the Manufacturing organization.
Basic Qualifications for Associate Manufacturing Engineer:
Bachelor’s Degree with 0 years of experience
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to interface/communicate with multiple levels of leadership, clients, and vendors
Experience reviewing and interpreting Blueprints and 3-D models
Ability to work 1st shift "5am-3:30pm" or 2nd shift "4:12pm-2:42am" and/or any work schedule (times may vary)
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
Ability to travel at least 10%
BTP Mfg. Eng. Physical Demands: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to
Ability to work for extended periods of time at a workstation on a computer or similar device for up to 10 hours / duration of shift. Occasional extended periods of standing, bending, kneeling
Basic Qualifications for Manufacturing Engineer:
Bachelor’s Degree with 1 year of technical and/or engineering experience, or Master’s Degree with 0 years of experience
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to interface/communicate with multiple levels of leadership, clients, and vendors
Experience reviewing and interpreting Blueprints and 3-D models
Ability to work 1st shift "5am-3:30pm" or 2nd shift "4:12pm-2:42am" and/or any work schedule (times may vary)
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
Ability to travel at least 10%
BTP Mfg. Eng. Physical Demands: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to
Ability to work for extended periods of time at a workstation on a computer or similar device for up to 10 hours / duration of shift. Occasional extended periods of standing, bending, kneeling
Preferred Qualifications:
STEM Degree (Science, Technical, Engineering or Mathematical)
Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Experience working hands-on in a production/manufacturing assembly line environment
Composite experience and process knowledge
Experience providing innovative techniques focused on improving product designs and tooling assemblies or equipment
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
Primary Level Salary Range: $69,400.00 - $104,000.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00
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.