Manufacturing Systems Engineer

At 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Level 2) or Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Level 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on-site in Iuka, MS. As a member of the Advanced Manufacturing Technology & Innovation development team, you will define, develop, implement, and transition new technology solutions to manufacturing to increase efficiency, reduce cost, and improve quality. Manufacturing concept and process solutions for production applications cover advanced technologies including but not limited to composites fabrication, assembly, automation, inspection, direct part manufacturing, LO technologies, as well as digital capabilities. The role requires incorporation of requirements into development plans and evaluation of performance of processes and tools to verify their efficiency. In addition, you will identify and initiate corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure R&D contractual obligations (technical, schedule, and cost) are met and product quality is maintained. In this role, you will provide guidance regarding design concepts, TRL/MRL maturity, and specification requirements to best utilize resources and manufacturing techniques, and ensure processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations. This role involves interfacing with internal and external customers, program offices, engineering disciplines, and executive management. In addition, the role will require the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently in a dynamic/fast-paced work environment. Budgeting and Project Management skills will be utilized to properly scope and execute assigned work and manage project efforts. This position may be hired at either of the levels listed below: Basic Qualifications for Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Level 2): Bachelor's of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 1 or more year of engineering experience OR Master's of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 0 years of engineering experience. Must have an ACTIVE DoD Secret level security clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time deemed by business needs Experience working with IPTs, other stakeholders, and various customers Technical writing capability such at experience in drafting work instructions or technical details Project / Program Management skills such as proposal creation, scheduling, budget tracking or similar Background in composite fabrication and material handling Background in mechanical and bonded assemblies Basic Qualifications for Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Level 3): Bachelor's of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5 years of engineering experience; OR Master's of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 3 years of engineering experience OR PhD degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 0 years of engineering experience Must have an ACTIVE DoD Secret level security clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time deemed by business needs Experience working with IPTs, other stakeholders, and various customers Technical writing capability such at experience in drafting work instructions or technical details Project / Program Management skills such as proposal creation, scheduling, budget tracking or similar Background in composite fabrication and material handling Background in mechanical and bonded assemblies Preferred Qualifications: Digital manufacturing experience Current Special Program Access Demonstrated technical leadership skills, decisiveness, and ability to make sound technical judgments with limited information Well-versed, skilled, and disciplined in system engineering processes. Experience with using Microsoft Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS-Project, Visio) Experience in the development, integration, and deployment of network architecture and digital infrastructure Experience in generating requirements, specifically, the ability to turn vague customer needs or stakeholder inputs into requirements Proposal experience, and experience in other early phases of program lifecycle Advanced Communication Systems Experience. Prior experience operating in a dynamic environment of increasing production schedules and high delivery rates Siemens NX, TcE, CPLM, SAP, and Manufacturing Execution Systems. CAM Experience Experience in hardware/software integration of manufacturing systems Experience with automated solutions.