Mechanical Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 50% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what's possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you'll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support our team responsible for International Metal Component Manufacturing with the Defense Sector site in Plymouth, MN.

Location:

This position requires on-site support. Selected candidate will need to be within commuting distance or relocate to Plymouth, MN. Relocation assistance for non-local candidates may not be available.

This career opportunity is a great fit for a self-motivated, proactive individual who wants to plan and run projects for the Northrop Grumman Medium Caliber Ammunition Co-Production team.  Our engineers work in a high exposure, fast paced, and exciting environment that involves hands-on technical challenges, problem solving, and inter-department collaborations.  The candidate shall also apply strong engineering fundamentals, demonstrate clear communication with those they interact with, and must be able to support up to 50% domestic and international travel for the duration of the program.  If you thrive on attention to detail and want different challenges each day, this is the place for you.

Position Description:

• Participates with the metal parts teams in equipment procurement and process development with a small team (5-7 engineers) internal and external.
• Develop schedules and provide oversight for several concurrent small internal projects.
• Works closely with the existing systems engineering and Quality Management System (QMS)  processes to ensure proper rigor and technical acumen is applied throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Presents work products at program reviews, proposals, or other project meetings.
• Acts as a technical interface to external customers, and forms working relationships with representatives of external technical organizations.
• Supports manufacturing trade studies and early supplier involvement.
• Will involve sometimes stepping into other roles when needed.
• Travel up to 50% domestic and internationally to customers and suppliers. During implementation phase, travel may consist of up to 30 consecutive days at a time.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop procedures on CNC, grinding, swaging, metal finish, and other processes related to Medium Caliber Ammunition (MCA).
• Aid in install and commissioning activities at the final facilities (often international locations).
• Communicating issues and status frequently and effectively both verbally and in writing
• Technical understanding of mechanical systems and manufacturing processes.
• Requires extensive regular contact with assigned project customers, both internal and external.
• Participating in customer meetings and resolving engineering and management project issues.
• Design or update manufacturing and assembly process documents.
• Read, understand, and modify equipment/machinery and product drawings and specifications, in both production and testing environments.
• Perform failure analysis of physical and functional test results when results do not meet requirements.

Basic Qualifications

This position emphasizes skills first.

• Must have 6 years of experience in manufacturing and production of mechanical components and/or systems.
• Will consider Bachelor of Science degree in engineering discipline plus 2 years of experience, or master's degree plus 0 experience.
• U.S. Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering or related STEM area.
• 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically focused in metal component machining.
• Experience working with a team on engineering projects. 
• Familiarity with Design of Equipment, Tooling, Process Development and Manufacturing Process.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Fluency in MS Office software applications.
• Experience with engineering design software applications such as AutoCAD, Solidworks, and/or Creo.
• Familiarity with automation, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems

Primary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00The 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.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 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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