E6B PMI Manufacturing Engineer Days/Weekends

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 is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support a maintenance program with Northrop Grumman in Lake Charles, LA. The Navy E-6 is an airborne command post and communications relay based on the Boeing 707 platform The aircraft are utilized primarily for long-range patrols along the entire U.S. border, and in source and transit zone countries.

This platform, now modified to the E-6B standard, conveys instructions from the National Command Authority to fleet ballistic missile submarines, a mission known as TACAMO ("Take Charge And Move Out").

* These positions will support the weekday and weekend shifts.

**This position requires you to be willing/able to change shifts, as required to support the program needs.

• Develop work instructions utilizing engineering data, electronic data, blueprints, sketches, engineering drawings and technical orders

• Designs manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for components and assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining and material handling utilizing logical sequencing and manufacturing best practices to achieve cost targets

• Coordinates with production on day-to-day activities. Conducts root cause/corrective action investigations using multiple tools; 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, 5D, etc. to resolve routine manufacturing process issues and assists in the resolution of complex manufacturing process issues.

• Coordinates with Design Engineering on design and manufacturability issues

• Research and evaluate commercially available tools and equipment to support manufacturing activities. Designs special tooling as required

• Troubleshoots existing processes to improve safety, quality, cost and efficiency

• Developing and improving manufacturing processes and defining the sequence of operations for work instructions

• Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations

• Inspects performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency, and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality

• Assist Facilities Engineers in the planning and design of facilities.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering and 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

• Experience drafting tooling requirements for manufacturing teams.

• Ability to work with minimal direction in a dynamic, face-paced environment (ability to be flexible in an environment where change is ever-present)

• High energy, results oriented (commitment to follow up), self-motivated / self-directed, proactive, team player

• Strong problem solving and analysis skills with the ability to learn from mistakes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with and drive deliverables from individuals at all levels within the organization

• Able to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, if required by the program

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.