Materials & Process Engineer - Composite Materials

$79,300 - $118,900/Yr

Northrop Grumman - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

San Diego, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Materials & Process Engineer at Northrop Grumman will be responsible for analyzing, researching, designing, and developing materials and their related fabrication and application processes. This role focuses on optimizing materials for engineering design and application in structures, systems, and subsystems, particularly in the aerospace sector. The engineer will apply principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop specifications and processes for various materials, including metallic, non-metallic, and composite materials.

Responsibilities

• Review down-flowed engineering process requirements to ensure applicability to part type.
• Document and implement new processes, including training.
• Implement and monitor SPC methodologies into manufacturing.
• Establish 'lessons learned' evaluations of projects and implement findings into future programs.
• Develop and refine manufacturing tools.
• Support Cause and Corrective Action (C/CA) activities.
• Conduct Design of Experiments (DOE) for manufacturing efficiency and quality improvement.
• Validate and qualify new equipment.
• Review and approve engineering documentation including Manufacturing Work Instructions, Drawings, and Specifications.
• Create and update material and process specifications.
• Create and administer material test programs.
• Support and troubleshoot manufacturing shop floor activities.

Requirements

• 2 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; 0 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Working knowledge of high-performance carbon/epoxy and carbon/cyanate resin systems, core materials.
• Hands-on working experience with composites manufacturing processes, including hand lay-up and vacuum bagging.
• Knowledge of surface treatments and coatings.
• Knowledge of adhesive bonding processes.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience in an aerospace or space hardware manufacturing or development environment.
• Demonstrated analytical approach to problem solving and data analysis.
• Familiarity with analytical material test methods such as FTIR, DSC, DMA.

Benefits

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