{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8a91c461fd5f73739f757f5e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8a91c461fd5f73739f757f5e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8a91c461fd5f73739f757f5e","title":"Sr. Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer - Transformational Computing","description":"Requisition ID: R10147668\nCategory: Engineering\nLocation: Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America | Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States of America+ 1 more\nClearance Type: Polygraph\nTelecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position\nShift: 1st Shift (United States of America)\nTravel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time\nRelocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available\nPositions Available: 1\nAt 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.\nAt 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.\nNorthrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!\nThe Engineering & Sciences organization supporting the Transformational Computing business area at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for a Manufacturing Systems Engineer to join our team based out of Linthicum, MD or Annapolis Junction.\nAs a Sr. Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer, you will perform a critical role in the success of the program. The candidate will be responsible for developing customer contractual needs and requirements into solutions that acknowledges the technical schedule and cost constraints. The role offers many opportunities to expand your technical prowess and upward mobility.\nWhat You'll Get to Do:\nDevelops processes by studying requirements, researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment.\nCollaborates with Design Engineering on design and manufacturability issues.\nResearch and evaluate commercially available tools and equipment to support activities.\nDevelop Value stream maps and process flows of hardware.\nDevelops and maintains detailed work instructions for assigned products/processes.\nRoot Cause Analysis\nInvestigates root cause of discrepancies and implements corrective actions.\nRisk Assessment\nTroubleshoots existing processes to improve safety, quality, cost, and efficiency.\nCollaboration and Communication\nRepresents the organization as a technical contact, interacts with senior personnel on important technical matters, and helps with coordination between organizations.\nCoordinates with the integration team on day-to-day activities. Resolves complex process issues.\nEducates/trains operators on new and existing processes.\nThis position is contingent upon clearance.\nThis position will serve on-site in Linthicum/ Annapolis Junction, MD.\nBasic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer:\nBachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 9 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 7 years of experience or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 4 years of experience.\nThis position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen with Active DoD TS/SCI with poly security clearance business requirements.\nExperience with product definition/design including Manufacturing Plans and Readiness.\nDemonstrated experience implementing Agile practices in a production and/or business environment.\nDemonstrated experience aligning Technical, Architecture, Manufacturing and Schedule activities.\nDemonstrated experience establishing manufacturing plan and schedule.\nDemonstrated experience identifying and resolving gaps within production operations.\nDemonstrated experience with the design and development of manufacturing test systems.\nPreferred Qualifications for Sr. Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer:\nPrevious experience on EMD projects.\nExperience with Mechanical/Electrical Drawings.\nExperience leading or participating in the definition and execution of Manufacturing Plans/ CDRLs, MRA (Manufacturing Readiness Assessments) and MRL’s (Manufacturing Readiness Level) per DoD customer requirements.\nComprehensive understanding and wide application of technical principle, theories, and concepts in the field.\nAn understanding of Tooling, work instructions, and visual aids.\nExperience working Designs into pre-production & production.\nExperience resolving manufacturing process issues & training operators on a new process.\nExperience with Siemens NX tools, Model Based Engineering, and Manufacturing Execution System (MES).\nCapable of working with minimal direction, independently determines and develops technical objectives of assignments, and presents work upon completion for high level review.\nDemonstrated Project Management coordinating technical projects (Cost, schedule and technical performance).\nAbility to provide and implement technical solutions to advanced problems which require ingenuity and innovation.\n#NGAPS\n#SEITAPS\nSalary Range: $127,000 - $199,600\nThe 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.\n\nEmployees may be eligible for 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.\nThe 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.\n\nNorthrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. 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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.\nAt 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.\nNorthrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!\nThe Engineering & Sciences organization supporting the Transformational Computing business area at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for a Manufacturing Systems Engineer to join our team based out of Linthicum, MD or Annapolis Junction.\nAs a Sr. Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer, you will perform a critical role in the success of the program. The candidate will be responsible for developing customer contractual needs and requirements into solutions that acknowledges the technical schedule and cost constraints. The role offers many opportunities to expand your technical prowess and upward mobility.\nWhat You'll Get to Do:\nDevelops processes by studying requirements, researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment.\nCollaborates with Design Engineering on design and manufacturability issues.\nResearch and evaluate commercially available tools and equipment to support activities.\nDevelop Value stream maps and process flows of hardware.\nDevelops and maintains detailed work instructions for assigned products/processes.\nRoot Cause Analysis\nInvestigates root cause of discrepancies and implements corrective actions.\nRisk Assessment\nTroubleshoots existing processes to improve safety, quality, cost, and efficiency.\nCollaboration and Communication\nRepresents the organization as a technical contact, interacts with senior personnel on important technical matters, and helps with coordination between organizations.\nCoordinates with the integration team on day-to-day activities. Resolves complex process issues.\nEducates/trains operators on new and existing processes.\nThis position is contingent upon clearance.\nThis position will serve on-site in Linthicum/ Annapolis Junction, MD.\nBasic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer:\nBachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 9 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 7 years of experience or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 4 years of experience.\nThis position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen with Active DoD TS/SCI with poly security clearance business requirements.\nExperience with product definition/design including Manufacturing Plans and Readiness.\nDemonstrated experience implementing Agile practices in a production and/or business environment.\nDemonstrated experience aligning Technical, Architecture, Manufacturing and Schedule activities.\nDemonstrated experience establishing manufacturing plan and schedule.\nDemonstrated experience identifying and resolving gaps within production operations.\nDemonstrated experience with the design and development of manufacturing test systems.\nPreferred Qualifications for Sr. Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer:\nPrevious experience on EMD projects.\nExperience with Mechanical/Electrical Drawings.\nExperience leading or participating in the definition and execution of Manufacturing Plans/ CDRLs, MRA (Manufacturing Readiness Assessments) and MRL’s (Manufacturing Readiness Level) per DoD customer requirements.\nComprehensive understanding and wide application of technical principle, theories, and concepts in the field.\nAn understanding of Tooling, work instructions, and visual aids.\nExperience working Designs into pre-production & production.\nExperience resolving manufacturing process issues & training operators on a new process.\nExperience with Siemens NX tools, Model Based Engineering, and Manufacturing Execution System (MES).\nCapable of working with minimal direction, independently determines and develops technical objectives of assignments, and presents work upon completion for high level review.\nDemonstrated Project Management coordinating technical projects (Cost, schedule and technical performance).\nAbility to provide and implement technical solutions to advanced problems which require ingenuity and innovation.\n#NGAPS\n#SEITAPS\nSalary Range: $127,000 - $199,600\nThe 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.\n\nEmployees may be eligible for 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.\nThe 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.\n\nNorthrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. 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