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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 Systems Sector is seeking a motivated and leadership-oriented individual to join the Power/Control Systems (PCS) team as a Manufacturing Engineer at ourSykesville, MD facility. Our Manufacturing Team is a leading innovator, developer, manufacturer, integrator, and supporter of a variety of advanced electronics for national security and non-defense applications.\nThe ideal candidate will have the ability to effectively communicate and work with a variety of internal personnel from manufacturing, test engineering, and design engineering. They should also be self-directed, organized, and team oriented.\nTheManufacturing Engineer has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, the tasks outlined below:\nProcess Development:\nDeveloping new and maintaining, or improving, existing manufacturing processes with a focus on affordability\nLeading Manufacturing Readiness Review for new design efforts to ensure that production can begin in accordance with the overall manufacturing plan\nProviding ROI justification for process improvements\nCreating and managing project plans (tasks, resources and schedules) for process development activities\nCreating and documenting designs for custom tooling using CAD and PLM Software\nSpecifying, identifying and procuring new manufacturing equipment for production readiness and preparing equipment for production using Process Readiness Reviews\nDeveloping and optimizing process parameters\nDeveloping/revising process documentation and work instructions\nFactory Support:\nMonitoring process yields and cost in order to recommend and implement improvements to drive improved metrics\nSolving manufacturing problems (related to materials, designs, equipment and tooling, training and instructions) to support production\nAssisting with the training of new personnel and participation in the design of operations training materials\nSupporting factory maintenance personnel with the troubleshooting and repair of process equipment\nDesign and Engineering Support:\nRecommending product design improvements required to produce advanced electro-mechanical assemblies\nDocumenting novel process capabilities and guidelines for product designers\nParticipating in design readiness and producibility reviews for new products\nMiscellaneous:\nProviding supplier support, as needed, to resolve issues within supply base\nProviding Request for Proposal (RFP) input specifically as it relates to Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) requirements such as tooling, capital equipment and/or new process development\nBasic Qualifications for a Manufacturing Engineer:\nBachelor of Science degree in a STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) and at least 2 years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or related area - OR - a Master's degree in a STEM area. Or an Associates degree with a STEM focus and at least 4 years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or related area.\nExperience in MS Office software applications\nExperience in a manufacturing environment in an engineering support role\nExperience with developing new processes in a cross-functional team\n3D Solid Modeling experience using a CAD software\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance\nUS Citizenship\nPreferred Qualifications for a Manufacturing Engineer:\nFamiliarity with J-STD and MIL-STD requirements\n3D modeling experience in Unigraphics/NX\n3D modeling experience with assembly tooling, concept development, and tool creation\nExperience with naval systems/products/programs\nExperience with Siemens PLM and SAP MES software\nExperience with rapid prototyping in an ESD Sensitive environment\nMANUMS\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $79,600.00 - $119,400.00The 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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