Job Description

Description

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We rsquo;re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we rsquo;ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought-leader. At Northrop Grumman, you rsquo;ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman 39;s Manufacturing Operations Engineering organization is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer for the Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) cell. This position is located in Linthicum, Maryland.

The Manufacturing Process Engineer responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the tasks outlined below:

Process Development
bull;Developing new and maintaining or improving existing manufacturing processes with a focus on affordability
bull;Development of methods for process monitoring using existing and new interfaces

bull;Working in cross functional teams to develop new data, software, and database applications to support current and future manufacturing needs
bull;Providing ROI justification for process improvements
bull;Specifying, identifying and procuring new manufacturing equipment for production readiness and preparing equipment for production with a focus on the machine integration and data collection
bull;Developing and optimizing process parameters
bull;Developing/revising process documentation and work instructions

Factory Support
bull; Assist the floor in optimization of process monitoring for process yields, cost, and process stability and capability

bull;Work with the floor personnel to resolve technical issues, specializing in IT and human/machine interface
bull;Recommending and implementing quality improvements based on the above metrics
bull;Creating, validating and maintaining automatic equipment programs
bull;Assisting with the training of new personnel and participating in the design of operator training materials
bull;Supporting factory maintenance personnel with the troubleshooting and repair of process equipment

bull;Interfacing with equipment vendors to troubleshoot and resolve issues

Design Support
bull;Recommending product design improvements required to produce advanced microelectronics products
bull;Documenting state-of-the-art process capabilities and guidelines for product designers
bull;Participating in design producibility reviews for new products

This req may be filled as a Manufacturing Engineer or a Principal Manufacturing Engineer, based on the qualifications below.

MANUMS

Qualification

Basic Qualifications for Manufacturing Process Engineer:
bull;Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering or related STEM area
bull;2 years of relevant professional experience (or 0 years with an MS)
bull;Hands on manufacturing experience
bull;Familiarity with Design of Experiment (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and 6 sigma concepts for process development
bull;Fluency in MS Office software applications

bull;Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance (US Citizenship is required.)

Basic Qualifications for Principal Manufacturing Process Engineer:
bull;Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering or related STEM area
bull;5 years of relevant professional experience (or 3 years with an MS)
bull;Hands on manufacturing experience
bull;Familiarity with Design of Experiment (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and 6 sigma concepts for process development
bull;Fluency in MS Office software applications

bull;Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance (US Citizenship is required.)

Preferred Qualifications:

bull;Experience with database and software development

bull;Experience with SQL, JAVA, C++, and Access

bull;Experience with Lean Six Sigma

bull;Experience with underfill and/or conformal coating

bull;Knowledge of microelectronics technology and materials
bull;Familiarity with J-STD and MIL-STD requirements and Space Class hardware requirements
bull;Experience with automated equipment and robotics in a high volume manufacturing environment.