Associate Manufacturing Engineer/ Manufacturing Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

AOA Xinetics (AOX), a wholly owned Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Payload and Ground Systems Division Business Unit, is a leading supplier of complex electro-optic and photonic systems and subsystems that control and manipulate light waves for a variety of applications. We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support our Manufacturing Operations in our Devens, MA facility.

This position may be filled as either an Associate Manufacturing Engineer (level 1), or a Manufacturing Engineer (level 2).

Learn more about AOX at https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/aoa-xinetics

Overview

Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the Manufacturing Engineer will be a leader in innovation, evaluation, development and implementation of methods and systems in support of complex manufacturing processes. You will be responsible for analyzing operations, designing workflows, production processes with the goal of reducing productivity inefficiencies that will improve and ensure final product requirements and deliverables. You will be given the unique opportunity to contribute to the company's success by having direct input and accountability for the fabrication and assembly of next generation components and systems processes that utilize state of the art proprietary technologies in a growing environment where manufacturing capacity and strict product requirements are being challenged by an increasing need to produce components and technologies for our industry leading customers.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluation of current manufacturing practices and identify those needing improvement

• Assist in developing and executing manufacturing process plans for the production of government and commercial customer hardware/assembled components using tools and methods such as SPC, DOE and RCCA

• Utilize software to analyze data (e.g., statistics, product yield, manufacturing cost, take time, etc.), and provide analysis and metrics to support improvements in manufacturing efficiency, facility expansion, eliminate excess inventory and efficient layout

• Use engineering methods (e.g., mathematical models, simulation, statistics) to develop optimal process designs and efficient utilization of resources (e.g., facilities, personnel, materials, equipment) in the creation, validation and expansion of products.

• Assist in researching, designing, developing, improving, and implementing processes to enhance schedule performance, lower cost, and improved quality, through the application of advanced Lean and other Industrial Engineering concepts for large-scale systems integration and asset utilization.

• Develop and implement plans that ensure the timely availability and effective utilization of labor, general facilities & space utilization, equipment, & tooling resources enabling the achievement of program delivery and cost milestones

• Conduct studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record systems to assist in developing and implementing plans and programs for facility modifications and revisions to operating methods

• Develop and summarize analysis for the acquisition, maintenance & enhancement of capital assets and miscellaneous equipment

• Provide capacity planning, shop-loading and staffing analysis for functional production teams

• Analyze existing operational processes and develop metrics and reporting to optimize and improve program & operational performance

• Support lean manufacturing initiatives (5S, 5 Why, Ishikawa Diagrams, Standard Work, kaizen, Visual Management, etc.)

Basic Qualifications for a Level 1:

• Bachelor's degree and an interest in a career in Manufacturing

• Knowledge of lean methodologies in manufacturing/production environments including root-cause and Ishikawa analysis

• Excellent communication skills (written/verbal), critical thinking, logical reasoning and problem solving skills

• Proficient Microsoft Office skills

• U.S. Citizenship is a requirement for employment

Basic Qualifications for a Level 2:

• Bachelor's degree with two years' experience in a manufacturing role, or an additional four years' experience in lieu of a degree

• Experience applying and implementing lean methodologies in manufacturing/production environments including root-cause and Ishikawa analysis

• Excellent communication skills (written/verbal), critical thinking, logical reasoning and problem solving skills that predict potential technical risks (internal and suppliers)

• Proficient Microsoft Office skills

• U.S. Citizenship is a requirement for employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline

• Lean Six Sigma Certification

• Experience working with the manufacture of optical components, optical assembly and/or ceramic material applications/processes

Salary Range: $65,600.00 - $98,400.00Salary Range 2: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00

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.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.