Associate/Manufacturing Engineer Level 1/2

About the Role

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a first shift Associate/Manufacturing Engineer Level 1/2. The position will be located in Iuka, MS. The selected candidate will provide critical support in a high-volume high-mix production environment, working closely with Operations, Quality, Industrial Engineering, Scheduling and Maintenance. The goal is to minimize downtime on the production line by troubleshooting, problem solving, and proactively identifying areas of concern. Engineers work to continuously improve their processes, eliminating process variation and waste while building in quality.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Travel: 10% of the Time.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) to develop and implement process improvements as well as support site initiatives.
• Work closely with manufacturing personnel in the highly automated production of composite aerospace components.
• Author, modify, and audit shop floor electronic work instructions (EWIs).
• Perform root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities to permanently eliminate defects.
• Troubleshoot production/equipment/program/tooling issues and implementing improvements and solutions.

Requirements & Tech Stack

Manufacturing Engineer (Level 1)

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 0 years of experience in the following engineering fields; Manufacturing, Quality, Production, Industrial, Process, Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautics OR Masters with 0 years of experience.
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret Clearance per business and company needs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) per business and company needs.

Manufacturing Engineer (Level 2)

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 1 year of experience in the following engineering fields; Manufacturing, Quality, Production, Industrial, Process, Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautics OR Masters in STEM with 0 years of experience.
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret Clearance per business and company needs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) per business and company needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with composite manufacturing.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience using NX or similar CAD software.
• Experience using MES or SAP or similar manufacturing execution systems and ERP systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of root cause / corrective action processes and techniques.
• Experience using RCCA tools such as Five Why, Pareto, fishbone, etc.
• Experience drafting, maintaining, and modifying work instructions and/or process specifications.

Clearance Required for Start: Yes

Clearance Type: Secret