Principal Machining Engineer Manufacturing

Company: Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: March 27, 2025

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10186152

• Category: Engineering
• Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 2At 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.We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Machining Manufacturing Engineer based out of Sunnyvale, CA. You will support the manufacturing and testing of marine propulsion and power generation systems, working on various manufacturing processes for high-value gearing and steam turbine assemblies, machined components, and welded fabrications.What You'll Get to Do:
  • Develop new processes, improve existing manufacturing processes, and develop the required tooling and fixtures with an excellent team of experienced assembly mechanics, machinists, welders, and engineers.
  • Adapt machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions.
  • Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability, and develop best practices within the manufacturing environment.
  • Develop efficient process flows and sequences of operations, optimize production area layouts, manage bills of materials, and create detailed work instructions, process procedures, and tooling requirements with emphasis on safety, foreign object elimination, and equipment/system maintenance.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of new capital equipment for establishing expanded production processes.
  • Select roles will also support final acceptance testing of product and provide technical support to test facility operation as necessary.
  • The ability to support multiple production shifts is required (first, second, third shifts, and weekends) based on the assignment and current and future production schedules.Basic Qualifications Principal Manufacturing Engineer:
    • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant work experience; master's degree with 3 years of relevant work experience; PhD with 1 year of relevant work experience. In lieu of a degree, 6 years of relevant work experience may be considered.
    • Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
    • Strong experience with machining and machine shops.
    • Experience or specialization in mechanical assembly processes, welding, and machining.
    • Experience in technical writing.
    • Ability to obtain Secret Clearance.
    • U.S. Citizenship required.PREFERRED:
      • Hands-on experience machining and troubleshooting of machines.
      • Experience measuring and analyzing precision parts.
      • Capable of programming CNC lathes, mills, and/or grinders.
      • Experience with selecting and managing Capital Equipment (CapEX) projects for machinery.Salary Range: $100,300 - $150,500The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.
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