Principal and Senior Engineer Energetics Manufacturing (Safety)

Requisition ID : R10172282

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.Job 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, but they’re also making history.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems Propulsion Systems Division is currently seeking a Principal and Senior Principal Environmental Safety Engineer to join our Industrial Safety / Industrial Hygiene team in our Promontory Utah facility.

Role description & Responsibilities :

Performance of Industrial Hygiene / Safety Engineering functions associated with design, fabrication, and testing of materials / components used in the production of Aerospace hardware.

At these facilities the selected individual will be involved in a wide array of energetic material manufacturing processes including solid rocket manufacturing, laboratories, research and development, and functional testing.

• Promote and maintain a high level of safety consciousness among employees to instill a safety culture in the workforce
• Work with internal and external customers including Navy, NASA, and others to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations related to safety and health
• Perform worksite audits, inspections, and evaluations on the operating floor
• Assist in design reviews for new and modified facilities, processes, equipment, and tooling for safety-regulated compliance to help ensure the safety of the employees and the process
• Provide guidance to operations, maintenance, and manufacturing engineering groups on machine safety controls, guarding, and safe operating procedures.
• Assist in accident / incident investigation to help determine root cause and corrective actions
• Perform monitoring for potential health hazards in the workplace including : Chemical, Particulate, Noise, Ventilation, Heat Stress, Ergonomic, etc.

Perform Industrial Hygiene assessments for new chemicals (e.g., determine appropriate precautions and PPE requirements, etc.)

• Assist in authoring and classifying chemical Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to meet the requirements of the new OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, including elements of the Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)
• Provide written reports and documentation to management with recommendations to proactively eliminate or reduce workplace hazards.

Assist in implementation of actions given

Assist in safety related training courses. This may be preparation of web based training, or performing instructor led training

Requirements :

• Occasional off-shift and on-call support is required.
• Must be a US Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a technical science field required

Education / Certifications / Experience

• 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD
• Position can be filled one level higher with 8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD
• Technical Skills : Microsoft Office proficiency required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft SharePoint is a plus
• Excellent mathematical, problem solving, written and verbal communications skills
• Experience in a Safety position within a manufacturing environment highly preferred
• Salary Range : $92,600 - $139,000 Salary Range 2 : $114,900 - $172,300The 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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.