Principal Engineer Manufacturing

Relocation assistance may be available.Clearance required for start: No.Clearance type: Secret.Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.What You Will Get To DoDevelop and/or modify machining processes related to machining of parts.Develop new processes, improve existing manufacturing processes, and develop the required tooling and fixtures with an excellent team of experienced machinists, assembly mechanics, welders and engineers.Design arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive layout.Adapt machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions.May incorporate inspection and test requirements into the production plan. Inspect performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency, and investigate and initiate corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality.Develop manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control and may develop those techniques.Provide guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques. Ensure processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.Basic Qualifications For The Principal Manufacturing EngineerBachelor's in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline with 3 or more years of relevant work experience.Experience with machine equipment & tools, and their capabilities for the purpose of properly routing precision components.Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.Ability to start work at 6:00am Monday through Friday.Ability to obtain a US Government Secret clearance.US Citizenship required.Preferred Qualifications For The Principal Manufacturing EngineerPrevious work experience machining and troubleshooting of CNC machines.Experience measuring and analyzing precision parts.Experience programming CNC lathes, mills and/or grinders.Experience with selecting and managing Capital Equipment (CapEX) projects for machinery.Experience with incorporating design for manufacturability (DFM) best practices to reduce costs and improve efficiency during machining.Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00.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, the company 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.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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.#J-18808-Ljbffr