Requisition ID: R10172285Category: EngineeringLocation: Rocket Center, West Virginia, United States of AmericaClearance Type: NoneTelecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this positionShift: 1st Shift (United States of America)Travel Required: NoPositions Available: 1At 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.Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is currently seeking an Tooling Engineer 2/3 to support our growing business in our Rocket Center, West Virginia location.Rocket Center, WV is located along the North Branch Potomac River in Mineral County, West Virginia and is home to the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL), a government installation operated by Northrop Grumman. Known for its scenic mountain landscapes, rolling hills and state parks, the region offers a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities to include hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, hunting and whitewater rafting. Where can you get to from Rocket Center? We are just a couple hours from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Pittsburgh and not far from Philadelphia, Virginia and Ohio. If you enjoy a beautiful all-weather climate, low cost of living, zero gridlock traffic, outdoor activities, and easy accessLearn more about our site here:Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.Duties include, but are not limited to:Coordination of design and fabrication requirements for tools and fixtures with customers, both internal and externalPerforming tolerance analysis to ensure form/fit/functionConduct root cause failure investigations and implement associated corrective actionsDevelop & evaluate process improvementsAssist Product Development Team with new product designs to ensure manufacturability, validate process/technology.Managing all phases of project: design, document, fabricate, assemble and validateInterface with review team to assure customer satisfaction with designWork alongside the manufacturing team to ensure overall program quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achievedWork with internal Customers to concept needed support equipment for new and existing programsDeveloping tooling concepts, creating/reviewing, and improving manufacturing processes to meet Customer requirementsUnderstand/monitor cost and scheduleReview engineering drawings and designs for manufacturabilitySupport vendors as needed during fabricationCore CompetenciesManufacturing Methods - Knowledge of manufacturing, methods, fabrication processes (e.g., forming, stamping, machining, heat treatment, machines/machine tools, cutting tools and fluids, N/C programming, instrumentation, data acquisition and control systems). Ability to select the best method of producing parts, tools or assembliesProject Management - Successful project management and leadership experience. Coordination of design and fabrication requirements for tools and fixtures with customers, both internal and external.Computer Aided Design Tools - Basic knowledge of computer aided design tools and systems (e.g., computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM).Engineering Drawings & Specs - Basic ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Basic level under‐standing of GD&TBasic Quali fi cations for Tool Engineer:Bachelor’s STEM Degree with 2 years of experience in medium to large scale tooling fabrication and/or production fabrication including composites, metallic, coatings application, and/or production manufacturing operations OR a Master's STEM DegreeThis position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret ClearanceBasic Quali fi cations for Principal Tool Engineer:Bachelor’s STEM Degree with 5 years of experience OR a Master's STEM Degree with 3 years of experience OR PhD STEM with 1 years of experience in medium to large scale tooling fabrication and/or production fabrication including composites, metallic, coatings application, and/or production manufacturing operationsThis position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret ClearancePreferred Qualifications:Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)Direct Aerospace Tooling experienceDirect Experience with NX or some CADSalary Range: $68,500 - $102,700Salary Range 2: $84,200 - $126,400The 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. 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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