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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.Northrop Grumman Mission Enabling Products (MEP) Business Unit designs, manufactures and operates small and medium-class spacecraft for communications, imaging, scientific, exploration and national security space applications. MEP is the leading supplier of space components that power and enable satellites of all classes, provides technical engineering services to government agencies and laboratories, and is developing exciting new satellite servicing and advanced space flight technologies.\nOur Propulsion team in Commerce, CA is seeking aManufacturing Engineer Level 2 or 3 to join our 1st shift team.\nThe Propulsion team within the Mission Enabling Products Business Unit is the leading supplier of pressure vessels and tank hardware to the aerospace industry. You will work on assigned programs on non-recurring work as well as provide technical support on the shop floor.\nResponsibilities:\nCreate and improve manufacturing processes to meet challenging hardware requirements\nReview engineering designs and drawings for accuracy and manufacturability\nManage Manufacturing Bill of Materials through the use of MRP\nWork alongside the manufacturing teams to ensure that overall quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved\nCommunicate manufacturing plans and processes to internal and external customers through Manufacturing Readiness Reviews\nProvide technical guidance and liaison to operations, assist supervisors on new techniques, and determination of causes of rejected parts\nCreate manufacturing plans and detailed work instructions\nProvide redlines and/or updating of Manufacturing Work Instructions on the shop floor\nSpecify all necessary special processes, equipment, and fixtures required for manufacturing on assigned programs\nContinuously work to improve manufacturing methods, efficiency and product quality\nParticipate in continuous improvement projects\nAssist in tool design when required to help support operations by developing tooling concepts and using of CAD software to model and release of tool drawings\nMonitor quality discrepancies, identify trends, investigate problems, and implement corrective actions\nEvaluate manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators\nBasic Qualifications for a Manufacturing Engineer Level 2:\n2 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; 0 years of relevant experience with a Masters' degree; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree\nDemonstrated experience applying and implementing lean methodologies in manufacturing/production environments including root-cause and Ishikawa analysis\nPractical application of AS9100, ISO 9001-2008, AS9145 or similar quality systems\nProficiency with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software\nProficient in reading engineering drawings and interpretation of GD&T\nWorking knowledge of machining processes; lathe, milling, CNC programming\nWorking knowledge of welding and heat treating processes\nBasic Qualifications for a Manufacturing Engineer Level 3:\n5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; 0 years of relevant experience with a Masters' degree; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree\nDemonstrated experience applying and implementing lean methodologies in manufacturing/production environments including root-cause and Ishikawa analysis\nPractical application of AS9100, ISO 9001-2008, AS9145 or similar quality systems\nProficiency with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software\nProficient in reading engineering drawings and interpretation of GD&T\nWorking knowledge of machining processes; lathe, milling, CNC programming\nWorking knowledge of welding and heat treating processes\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience with Siemens NX\nProficiency with MS Access\nExperience in any of the following:Aerospace manufacturing environment\nHeat treating of titanium alloys\nMachining of titanium alloys\nWelding of Titanium\n\nWorking knowledge of composite materials and processes\nUnderstanding of 5S and Lean Manufacturing experience\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00The 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. 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