Manufacturing Engineer/Principal Manufacturing Engineer - Tool Design

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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is currently recruiting for a Tool Designer 2/3 to join our team at the Sunnyvale, CA location.

Job Description:

The selected candidate will be responsible for the concept, design, fabrication drawings, inspection requirements, procurement requirements, verification requirements, and fabrication support for tooling and equipment for Naval applications. In addition, they will oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects.

The successful candidate will also serve as a liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Interface with review team to assure customer satisfaction with design.
• Work alongside the engineering and manufacturing team to ensure overall program quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved.
• Work with internal Customers to concept needed support equipment for new and existing programs.
• Develop tooling concepts, creating/reviewing and improving manufacturing processes to meet Customer requirements.
• Work closely with Tool and Manufacturing Engineers to create 3D CAD models and 2D final drawings.
• Understand/monitor cost and schedule.
• Review engineering drawings and designs for manufacturability.
• Support vendors as needed during fabrication.
• Inspect tool configuration for drawing compliance, including fit, form and function.
• Support continuous improvement.
• Support Operations and Process Engineering in the use of all tooling.

This requisition may be filled at either a Manufacturing Engineer or Principal Manufacturing Engineer level.

Basic Qualifications Engineer Tool:

• Bachelor's in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology Engineering or Math) with 2+ years of relevant work experience; Master's Degree in a STEM discipline with 0 years of experience.
• Other degree fields can be considered with experience.
• Experience in 3D CAD modeling using standard commercial CAD software.
• Experience in 2D drafting and drawing creation from 3D models.
• Experience modifying existing 2D drawings and 3D CAD models.
• Minimum 2-5 years technical experience in design and fabrication of special tooling and related equipment. May be hired one level higher with education and 5+ years of work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate vendor and equipment capability and ability to perform required tasks to include production of tooling as well as unique aerospace part production.
• NX modeling and drafting experience.

Basic Qualifications Principal Engineer Tool:

• Bachelor's in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology Engineering or Math) with 5+ years of relevant work experience; Master's Degree in a STEM discipline with 3+ years of experience.
• Other degree fields can be considered with experience.
• Experience in 3D CAD modeling using standard commercial CAD software.
• Experience in 2D drafting and drawing creation from 3D models.
• Experience modifying existing 2D drawings and 3D CAD models.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate vendor and equipment capability and ability to perform required tasks to include production of tooling as well as unique aerospace part production.
• NX modeling and drafting experience.

Technical Skills:

Ideal candidates for this position will possess:

• Desire, i.e. passion, to build and manufacture support hardware.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills in managing time, projects and resources.
• Leadership ability.
• Technical attention to detail.
• Drive and motivation to be proactive in problem solving and continuous improvement.

Salary Range: $77,100 - $115,700

Salary Range 2: $95,000 - $142,400

The 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.

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