Associate / Engineer Manufacturing Level 1/2

$56,600 - $85,000/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Clearfield, UT

Full-time - Entry Level

Clearfield, UT

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Associate / Engineer Manufacturing Level 1/2 position at Northrop Grumman involves supporting process design and addressing production issues related to aircraft manufacturing. The role is critical in ensuring efficient manufacturing processes and involves collaboration with multifunctional teams to resolve technical challenges. This position is based in Clearfield, Utah, and operates on a 12-hour night shift schedule from Friday to Sunday.

Responsibilities

• Develops manufacturing process structure including instructions, materials, tooling, equipment, and software required to fabricate the product.
• Identifies process improvements, captures feedback from Operations, and incorporates it into the manufacturing process.
• Creates and maintains the planning work instructions.
• Reviews design changes and specification changes to ensure they are captured in the manufacturing process.
• Responds promptly to technical issues on the production floor using work instructions, design models, and specifications.
• Clarifies work instructions to Operations and crafts modifications as needed.
• Leads multifunctional teams to solve production issues.
• Documents issues and disseminates information to core manufacturing engineering for future releases.
• Collaborates with other resource groups to resolve issues as needed.
• Involves in MRB repairs and special processes to assist Operations as needed.
• Performs PFMEA and RCCA investigations.
• Creates and maintains MBOMs.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) with 0 years of experience for Level 1.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM discipline with 1 year of experience in relevant engineering fields for Level 2, or a Master's degree with 0 years of experience.
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with composite manufacturing / machining.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Knowledge of water jet machining.
• Knowledge of CNC machining.
• Experience working with/programming Fanuc or similar robots.
• Experience using Catia V5 or similar CAD/CAM software.
• Experience using Solumina G8 or similar.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business