Process Engineer

$75,300 - $139,000/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Corinne, UT

Full-time - Entry Level

Corinne, UT

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Process Engineer position at Northrop Grumman involves supporting the Propulsion Systems Division in Promontory, Utah. The role focuses on developing and improving manufacturing processes, ensuring safety in operations, and troubleshooting production issues. The engineer will work closely with concurrent engineering teams and be responsible for authoring technical documents and presentations, as well as implementing process improvements in the missile defense industry.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and instill a strong safety culture in daily operations
• Develop and continuously improve manufacturing processes
• Support manufacturing operations including composites manufacturing, machining, rubber layup and molding, chemical bonding, primers and coatings, and complex assemblies
• Perform cause and corrective action investigations to eliminate defects using root cause analysis tools
• Work with concurrent engineering team to create Build-to-Packages (engineering and planning documents)
• Author, update, and review shop floor planning
• Prepare and present technical presentations to VSET, leadership, and customers for review and approval
• Perform table top reviews
• Monitor production events and utilize SPC tools to ensure process control
• Develop and incorporate process improvements
• Troubleshoot production/tooling/facility issues and implement improvements and solutions
• Support design, checkout, qualification, and implementation of new or modified tooling or equipment

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering or related engineering degree with 2 years of experience or Master's degree for level 02
• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering or related engineering degree with 5 years of experience or Master's degree with 3 years of experience for level 03
• Self-starter that takes initiative to complete tasks and assignments with little supervision
• Good problem-solving skills and strong oral and written communication skills
• Good organization and multi-tasking skills
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Interpreting blueprints and specifications, GD&T standards
• Experience with 3D modeling software
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Statistical Process Controls (SPC)

Nice-to-haves

• Experience writing shop planning
• Experience working with rubbers, metals, and composite materials

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401K
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health and Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts