Principal/Senior Principal Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
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About Northrop Grumman
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—we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history; they're making history.
At the heart of who we are, Northrop Grumman is a leading American manufacturing company delivering advanced technologies in support of national security. Our manufacturing operations in Waynesboro, Virginia, support the production of advanced electronics, radar, and communication systems within our broader portfolio of defense capabilities. Our teams work collaboratively to ensure manufacturing excellence, production readiness, and continuous improvement across programs.
About the Role
We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Manufacturing Engineer or a Senior Principal Manufacturing Engineer to support production and manufacturing operations at our Central Virginia manufacturing facilities. As a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer, you will design, implement, and improve work instructions and manufacturing operations in our Assembly cells, engaging in digital tools to streamline operations and manufacturing sequences.
You will collaborate with peers, assemblers, and technicians to ensure operational readiness. Knowledge of equipment functionality and capability is paramount as you support metric-driven decisions on operations and maintenance KPIs. You will support day-to-day production while developing and implementing process improvements and supporting equipment troubleshooting and maintenance activities. This position is contingent upon proposal/task award.
Hiring Process
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.
Equal Opportunity
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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
