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Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has openings for Principal / Sr. Principal Engineer Manufacturing to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The selected candidates will support process design and respond to production issues related to aircraft manufacturing (composite layup, cure, machining, assembly, metallic assembly, and subsystems). This position is located at our Beavercreek, Ohio facility and is for the weekend shift; Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 6:00 am - 6:00 pm. Weekend shifts include a pay differential- be sure to inquire about this benefit!
Many individuals have a desire to work on secured military programs, but they lack the required DoD clearance. This posting employs the Northrop Grumman Talent Reserve process which enables qualified applicants to obtain a DoD clearance, thus enabling them to work on secure programs.
Want to work on the cutting edge of aerospace? Come join us!
Key Responsibilities:

Develops manufacturing process structure - instructions, materials, tooling, equipment, and software required to fabricate the product.
* Creates and maintains MBOMs.
* Identifies process improvements, captures feedback from Operations, and incorporates into the manufacturing process.
* Creates and maintains the planning work instructions.
* Reviews design changes and specification changes and ensures they are captured in the manufacturing process.
* Promptly responds to technical issues that arise on the production floor utilizing work instructions, design models, and specifications.
* Clarifies work instructions to Operations and crafts modifications as needed.
* Leads multifunctional teams to solve production issues.
* Gets involved in MRB repairs and special processes to assist Operations as needed.
* Performs PFMEA and RCCA investigations.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced work environment with diverse assignments. Our team is highly collaborative, working in team settings across all levels and subject areas including Engineering, Operations, Mission Assurance, and supply Chain. We enjoy working in a production environment and being hands on to solve problems that influence company performance.
This role may be filled at a Level 3 or Level 4 based on the qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications
Principal Engineer Manufacturing (Level 3)

Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of work experience in the following industries as an engineer; Production, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Structural, Aeronautics, or Design engineering; OR Master's Degree and 3 years of work experience in mentioned fields as an engineer; OR PHD with 0 years of experience in mentioned fields as an engineer.
* Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
* Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access Clearance.
Sr. Principal Engineer Manufacturing (Level 4)

Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of work experience in the following industries as an engineer; Production, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Structural, Aeronautics, or Design engineering; OR Master's Degree and 7 years of work experience in mentioned fields as an engineer; OR PHD with 4 years of experience in mentioned fields as an engineer.
* Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
* Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications

Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
* Special Program Access
* GD&T experience in aircraft manufacturing
* Familiarity with common metrology tools and usage.
* Proficiency with NX11 or CATIA
* Experience with aircraft composites layup, material curing, and trim processes
* Experience with aircraft assembly of composite, aluminum, and titanium components
* Liaison / Floor production engineering experience
* Work instruction planning experience.
* Experience with formal root cause and corrective action processes (PFMEA, Fault Tree, etc.)
* Project leadership experience
* Fluent with PDM, MRP, and EWI business systems
What We Offer:
At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a great 401K matching program, and many Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees!
Salary Range: $88,600 - $133,000
Salary Range 2: $109,900 - $164,900
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.
Employees 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.
The need to Travel can vary but is typically very minimal for this position.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Salary Range: $88,600 - $133,000
Salary Range 2: *$109,900 - $164,900
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.
Employees 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.
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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.