RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
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.
Manufacturing Engineer – Mechanical Design & Fabrication (MD&F) Cell
Level 2 / Level 3.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector has an immediate need for a Manufacturing Engineer to support the Mechanical Design & Fabrication (MD&F) Cell as part of the subtractive manufacturing engineering team at our Linthicum, MD facility.
About MD&F
The MD&F cell is a one‑stop shop for machining, mechanical assembly, plating, and finishing. The subtractive manufacturing engineering team supports manufacturing operations of machining (Milling/Turning/Wire EDM), laser welding/cutting, mechanical assembly, plating and finishing to produce prototypes, non‑deliverable models, and production hardware that enable rapid design and producibility verification.
Manufacturing Engineers in MD&F have responsibilities that include, but are not limited to:
Factory & Floor Support
- Provide day to day manufacturing engineering support for machining, assembly, plating, painting, and finishing operations.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with machined and assembled hardware in collaboration with operators, supervision, maintenance, and quality.
- Support the execution of build plans to meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
Process Development & Documentation
- Develop, optimize, and document manufacturing processes, routings, in-process verification plans (IVPs), and work instructions from complex drawings and CAD models.
- Implement process changes and improvements using data‑driven methods
Tooling, Fixturing, and CAD/CAM Support
- Identify process required and product specific tools, fixtures, and gages to support machining and assembly operations.
- Design tooling and fixturing that achieve required tolerances and throughput; document designs and support fabrication and deployment to the floor.
- Utilize CAD/CAM systems to interpret design intent and, where applicable, support programming for CNC equipment in coordination with Tool Design and NC programming teams.
Quality, Verification, and Continuous Improvement
- Partner with quality engineering and inspection teams to develop manufacturing processes that integrate clear inspection strategies and verification methods.
- Analyze process and product performance data (yield, scrap, rework, cycle time) to identify detractors and lead or support corrective and preventive actions.
- Contribute to technology roadmaps and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance MD&F capabilities and capacity.
Cross Functional Collaboration & Customer Support
- Collaborate with design engineering, program management, supply chain, and suppliers to ensure designs are producible and manufacturing requirements are clearly defined and met.
- Provide manufacturing engineering inputs to quotations and proposals, including labor estimates, non‑recurring engineering (NRE), tooling, and capital equipment needs.
- Support customer and internal reviews as needed, presenting manufacturing plans, process capability, and issue resolution status.
- Collaborate with senior engineering peers to review plans, resolve complex issues, and grow technical depth, demonstrating openness to coaching and knowledge transfer.
The selected candidate must be able to multitask in a fast paced, high visibility environment; work effectively in a team; and communicate clearly in both written and verbal form.
This requisition may be filled as a Manufacturing Engineer Level 2 or Manufacturing Engineer Level 3 based on the qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications for Manufacturing Engineer Level 2 (T2)
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other related STEM discipline with 2+ years of experience in manufacturing/process engineering, production, or related area – OR – Master’s degree in a STEM discipline.
- Hands-on experience supporting mechanical fabrication and/or machining (e.g., CNC machining, EDM, assembly, plating/painting, mechanical assembly, or similar).
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and GD&T.
- Experience with 3D solid modeling in CAD and/or CAM tools to support manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency with MS Office; ability to analyze data using Excel or similar tools.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance.
- US Citizenship required.
Basic Qualifications for Manufacturing Engineer Level 3 (T3)
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other related STEM discipline with 5+ years of experience in manufacturing/process engineering, production, or related area – OR –3+ years with Master’s degree in a STEM discipline.
- Hands-on experience supporting mechanical fabrication and/or machining (e.g., CNC machining, EDM, assembly, plating/painting, mechanical assembly, or similar).
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and GD&T.
- Experience with 3D solid modeling in CAD and/or CAM tools to support manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency with MS Office; ability to analyze data using Excel or similar tools.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance.
- US Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications (Both Levels)
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
- Experience in a manufacturing facility where CNC machining, Wire EDM, Mechanical Assembly and plating/painting processes are monitored and improved.
- Experience with tooling and fixturing design for machining and assembly.
- Familiarity with laser welding/cutting and/or additive manufacturing and post‑processing.
- Experience applying DFM/DFA, SPC, and Six Sigma methods; Green Belt or Black Belt certification a plus.
- Experience using NX CAD/CAM in a Teamcenter environment; exposure to Fanuc, Siemens or similar CNC controls.
- Prior experience working in a represented manufacturing workforce environment.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $79,600.00 - $119,400.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00
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.
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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.