Principal / Sr. Principal Energetics Manufacturing Engineer
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Energetics Manufacturing Engineer / Sr. Principal Energetics Manufacturing Engineer. This position will be located at our Space Systems location in Promontory, Utah in the Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Organization.
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Propulsion Systems and will be responsible for the inspection of rocket motors, composite aerospace components, and other energetic and non-energetic articles. This position is responsible for developing and implementing unique nondestructive inspection techniques, methods, and procedures.
Roles And Responsibilities
- Designs NDT inspection processes, for highly energetic, static sensitive, corrosive, and chemical processes.
- Ensures NDT processes and procedures follow best practices, regulations, and procedures.
- Implements qualification and change management processes to ensure products or services meet customer requirements.
- Reviews engineering designs and drawings providing correct NDT method description for the critical defect size and type of material being inspected.
- Prepares inspection documentation to identify test parameters and requirements.
- Develops and produces formal customer reports containing recommendations, computer-generated graphics, plots, tables, summaries, and comparisons.
- Maintains and archives electronic and hard copy inspection data and reports.
- Communicates and interacts extensively with suppliers, component designers, safety, tooling engineers, and management personnel.
- Assists in the performance of inspector training, including training module creation.
- Performs technical audits of NDT personnel in the field.
- Reviews NDT inspection reports for accuracy, completeness, and procedural adherence.
- Analyzes, interprets, and converts data into format for engineering analysis.
- Supports activities as required such as proposal support, process instruction revisions, new test development, interpretation of customer's technical specifications, and support of internal or external meetings.
- Engineer must understand all safety risks of the process and design the processes such that safety risks are mitigated or eliminated.
- All processes must meet the minimum standard as outlined in (HOPs) Hazards Operation Standard.
- Understands and complies with DOD4145.26 ATF.
- Engineers work closely with the Hazards Analysis and Cross Functional Engineering group in designing and setting up the processes.
- Supports cross-function matrixed investigation teams with emphasis on root cause analysis, process failure modes, non-conformances, and effective analysis.
Basic Requirements
For Principal Energetics Manufacturing Engineer :
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related STEM field with 5 years' experience in a manufacturing, quality, or engineering environment, 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD.A minimum of one Level 3 certification in accordance with NAS 410 in Eddy Current (ET), Ultrasonic (UT), or Radiography (RT).Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. Citizenship is a pre-requisite)For Sr. Principal Energetics Manufacturing Engineer :
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related STEM field with 8 years' experience in a manufacturing, quality, or engineering environment, 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD.Holding for at least 2 years one Level 3 certification in accordance with NAS 410 in Eddy Current (ET), Ultrasonic (UT), or Radiography (RT).Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. Citizenship is a pre-requisite)Additional Basic Qualifications For Both Principal And Sr. Principal
This is a very hands-on position. Will be working on the shop floor with the technicians.Will be required to obtain additional Level 3 certification to NAS 410 in Eddy Current (ET), Magnetic Particle (MT), Ultrasonic (UT), Radiography (RT), Dye Penetrant (PT).Will cross-train in other NDT methods.Must pass the 20 / 25 Snellen or Jaeger No. 1 vision test for NAS 410 certificationThis position will require some travel and after-hours and weekend support.Preferred Requirements
Working knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) software.Skilled in working with Microsoft Office applications.Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and develop collaborative relationships with all levels within the organization and outside.Ability to perform at a high level with minimal supervision and direction, can multi-task and is a self-starter.Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts and Six Sigma toolsBackground in NDT of Aerospace products.Experience investigating, performing root cause analysis, and recommending corrective measures.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.
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