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, Space Systems, is currently seeking Associate Process Engineer to support our Process Engineering team at our Bacchus (Magna) Utah facilities.

Role Description & Responsibilities:

• Developing and improving manufacturing processes

• Performing cause and corrective action activities to permanently eliminate defects

• Working with concurrent engineering team to create Build-to-Packages (i.e. engineering and planning documents)

• Authoring, updating and reviewing shop floor planning

• Preparing and presenting technical presentations to VSET, leadership, and to the customers for review and approval

• Performing table top reviews

• Using SPC tools to ensure process control

• Developing and incorporating process improvements

• Troubleshooting production/tooling/facility issues and implementing improvements and solutions

• Supporting design, checkout, qualification and implementation of new or modified tooling or equipment

• Troubleshooting production/tooling/facility issues and implementing improvements and solutions

• Supporting design, checkout, qualification and implementation of new or modified tooling or equipment

• Support of our Operations group is a requirement of this job. This requires off-shift support, both late night and weekends.

Experience Requirements:

Candidate with 0-2 years of engineering experience (intern engineering experience preferred).

This position may be filled at a higher level requiring 2-5 years engineering experience (intern engineering experience preferred).

Education/Certifications

• B.S. degree in Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering (other technical degrees may be considered)

Skills & Qualifications

• Self-Starter that takes initiative to complete tasks and assignments with minimal supervision

• Good problem-solving skills and strong oral and written communication skills

• Good organization and multi-tasking skills

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques

• Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Interpreting blue prints and specifications

• Strong inter-personal and Customer Service Skills

• Process Controls (SPC)

• Experience writing shop planning (preferred)

• Experience working with energetic materials and processes. (preferred)

Salary Range: $73,400 USD - $110,000 USD

Salary Range 2: $90,400 USD - $135,600 USD

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.