Process Engineer/Princ Process Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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, Space Systems, is seeking a Process Engineer to support our Process Engineering team at our Promontory, UT location.

Role Description & Responsibilities:

• Developing and improving manufacturing processes in the Propellant Mix/Cast area

• Spending time in the operations area observing and monitoring propellant mixing and casting processes

• Performing cause and corrective action activities to permanently eliminate defects

• Working with concurrent engineering team to create Build-to-Packages (i.e. engineering and planning documents)

• Authoring, updating and reviewing shop floor planning

• Preparing and presenting technical presentations to VSET, leadership, and to the 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

• Assist in the process development and manufacturing of propellant premix, propellant mixing chemical synthesis, and AP grinding for various programs.

Basic Qualifications:

This position can be filled at either a level 1 or level 2.

Basic Qualifications for a level 1:

• Candidate with 0 to 2 years of engineering experience.

Basic Qualifications for a level 2:

• Candidate with 2 years of engineering experience.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Self-Starter that takes initiative to complete tasks and assignments with little supervision

• Strong inter-personal and Customer Service Skills

• Experience writing shop planning (Electronic Shop Instructions (ESI) experience a plus)

• Experience working with energetic materials and processes. (Preferred)

• Process Controls (SPC)

• Interpreting blue prints and specifications

• Self-Starter that takes initiative to complete tasks and assignments with little supervision

• Good problem-solving skills and strong oral and written communication skills

• Good organization and multi-tasking skills

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques

• Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check for the Federal Safe Explosives Act (SEA)

Education/Certifications:

• B.S. degree in Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering (other technical degrees may be considered

Primary Level Salary Range: $63,900.00 - $95,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $77,200.00 - $115,800.00

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.