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Manufacturing Engineer
Northrop Grumman /NASA-GSFC
San Diego Metropolitan Area1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
The Manufacturing Engineer will support production activities for aerospace and space systems, ensuring that parts and assemblies are manufactured to meet quality, cost, and schedule requirements. This is a full-time, hybrid role.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes.
- Create work instructions.
- Support machining and assembly operations.
- Troubleshoot production issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Analyze workflow and equipment utilization.
- Recommend improvements for efficiency and safety.
- Assist in transitioning designs from engineering into full-scale production.
- Coordinate with suppliers.
- Support root cause and corrective action activities.
- Maintain manufacturing documentation.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Skills in Manufacturing Processes and Manufacturing Engineering.
- Skills in Industrial Engineering.
- Skills in Mechanical Engineering.
- Skills in Machining, including familiarity with CNC and manual operations, process planning, and shop floor support.
- Proficiency with CAD tools and manufacturing-related software (e.g., CAD/CAM, ERP/MRP systems).
- Strong data analysis capabilities.
- Ability to work safely in a manufacturing setting.
- Ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing environments is highly beneficial.
- Knowledge of quality standards and methodologies (e.g., ISO, AS9100, Six Sigma, root cause analysis) is a plus.