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Principal Engineer Manufacturing

Northrop Grumman
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San Diego, CA, USA
Sep 21, 2026
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

What You'll Get To Do:

  • Designs manufacturing processes and procedures for Electro-Mechanical assemblies and production equipment.

  • Designs sequence of operations and specified procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment and other functions that affect product performance. 

  • May incorporate inspection and test requirements into the production plan. Inspects performance of equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency, and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality.

  • Develops manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control and may develop those techniques.

  • Provides guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.

  • Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.

  • Performs 6S support, tracks yield, scrap, and parts consumption for assembly efforts.

  • Creates Work Plans for Electro-Mechanical products within shop floor control system.

  • Works closely with production floor supervisor, quality, and design engineering and supports day-to-day production activities.

  • Complete understanding of assembly level build hierarchy.

  • Understands and interprets engineering drawings and recommend design changes to ease product manufacturability

  • Assisting with On-the-Job Training of new personnel

  • Experience in the implementation of Lean Manufacturing techniques across manufacturing environment

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer 3, who will support the Production Organization based in San Diego, CA.

Basic Qualifications Manufacturing Engineer 3:

  • BS in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other related STEM Technical field with a minimum of 5 years industry experience.

  • Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings

  • Experience in computer assisted design software (SolidWorks/CATIA)

  • Experience drafting, maintaining, and modifying work instructions and/or process specifications

  • Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

  • Hands on experience in programing, sustaining, and troubleshooting Electronics Manufacturing Equipment

  • Experience in Electro-Mechanical manufacturing processes.

  • Experience in dispositioning non conformances

  • SAP (MRP) and Solumina or equivalent shop floor system experience

  • US Citizenship

  • Ability of obtain and maintain US Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications Manufacturing Engineer 3

  • SAP (MRP) and Solumina or equivalent shop floor system experience

  • Experience with J-STD and MIL-STD requirements. 

  • Experience with continuous improvement, Six Sigma and Lean methodologies in a manufacturing environment. 

  • Hands on experience in programing, sustaining, and troubleshooting Electronics Manufacturing Equipment (Reflow Oven, Pick and Place, Ribbon Bonding, and Airvac/Selective Solder)

What We Can Offer You
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. 


Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits, including Education Assistance and Training.

Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00The 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.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.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.

Job ID

R10246401

Security Clearance

SECRET
About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.

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