Sr Principal Engineer Manufacturing - R10177765

Requisition ID: R10177765• Category: Engineering• Location: Radford, Virginia, United States of America• Clearance Type: None• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available• Positions Available: 1At 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.Research, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.Position Summary• Designs manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining and material handling.• Designs arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive layout.• Designs sequence of operations and specifies procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment and other functions that affect product performance.• Adapts machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions.• May incorporate inspection and test requirements into the production plan.• 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.• 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.Essential Functions• Lead major mechanical design and installation projects with a focus on cost, schedule, and robust design.• Create and maintain drawings for all new and existing equipment and layouts.• Actively troubleshoot and conceive of unique solutions to persistent manufacturing problems.• Develop ideas for capital expenditure projects that will increase process efficiency and decrease manufacturing costs.• Work in a team environment and function as a leader in mechanical and design solutions to process engineering problems.• Participate on teams to help make necessary improvements and changes to all process related issues in the Operations department.Key Abilities Required To Perform Essential Functions• Excellent communication and leadership skills.• Good computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office products.• Detail oriented.• Ability to function as a project leader from concept/design to fully executed.• Ability to function in a team environment.• Ability to function autonomously, executing to overall business goals and objectives with minimal oversight and within delegated authority.• Ability to solve complex problems by evaluating information and data.• Commitment to operating safely, with environmental awareness, and with a focus on producing a quality product.Basic Qualifications• A Bachelor of Science in Engineering with 9 years of experience in the field OR a master’s degree in engineering with 7 years of experience in the field OR 13 years of engineering experience• Must possess a valid driver’s license.• Must be able to obtain clearance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and Explosives as an Employee Possessor.• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment• Demonstrated hands-on mechanical ability• Must pass RFAAP badging requirements, including background check and drug screening.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 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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.