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Northrop Grumman

Principal Engineer Tool

Northrop Grumman, Melbourne, Florida, United States, 32935

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Requisition ID: R10184292 Category:

Engineering

Location:

Melbourne, Florida, United States of America

Clearance Type:

Secret

Telecommute:

No - Teleworking not available for this position

Shift:

Any (United States of America)

Travel Required:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation assistance may be available

Positions Available:

1

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. We look for people who have bold new ideas and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an opening for a

Principal Engineer Tool

to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting

Melbourne, FL. The

Engineer Tool

will be part of our Tooling Team and will design tooling to support aerospace composite part fabrication, handling, and assembly for the commercial and defense aerospace industries. Engineers will manage their work from design concept through implementation, interacting closely with safety, engineering, manufacturing, and customers. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with high expectations and diverse assignments, collaborating with internal and external customers. You will work closely with manufacturing engineers, CAD Designers, safety, and operations, designing industrial machinery and equipment, tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and machine attachments required for production or experimental use. This position requires 100% work on-site located at Melbourne, FL. Essential Functions / Responsibilities: Coordinate design and fabrication requirements for tools and fixtures with internal and external customers.

Coordinate, develop, and execute test plans.

Perform tolerance analysis to ensure form, fit, and function.

Conduct root cause failure investigations and implement corrective actions.

Develop and evaluate process improvements.

Assist Product Development Team with new product designs to ensure manufacturability.

Develop manufacturing processes, plans, and procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment.

Manage all phases of projects: design, document, fabricate, assemble, and validate.

Basic Qualifications Engineer Tool: Bachelor of Science in a STEM related field with 5 years of experience in engineering, design, tooling, fabrication, or manufacturing; OR Masters Degree with 3 years of experience; OR PhD with 0 years experience.

Experience standing up production assembly line or cost center.

Experience utilizing Siemens NX/CATIA CAD tools or applicable 3D CAD systems.

Ability to work in a high-paced environment.

Ability to work with minimal oversight.

Ability to obtain and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in project management.

Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.

Experience with Aerospace Tooling.

Ability to read/understand blueprints/GD&T in accordance with ASME 14.5.

1 year of experience working with SAP.

Salary Range:

$86,600 - $130,000 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit our website. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr