Principal / Senior Principal Production Engineer - Robotics & Automation

1w1 week ago

Northrop Grumman

US · Full-time · $98,900 – $185,000

About this role

Northrop Grumman seeks a Principal (Level 3) or Senior Principal (Level 4) Production Engineer for manufacturing and process-engineering expertise in medium-caliber ammunition production programs. This role provides project management and comprehensive automation support for electro-mechanical fuze assemblies. Engineers design, deploy, and maintain automation cells in Plymouth, MN offices.

The engineer delivers end-to-end manufacturing engineering support while collaborating with project teams to streamline designs for manufacturability and automation. Responsibilities include integrating robotics, advanced inspection, and testing for rapid, cost-effective delivery of high-quality products. Daily challenges involve hands-on technical problem solving and inter-department collaborations.

Work in a high-exposure, fast-paced, exciting environment that demands strong engineering fundamentals and attention to detail. Demonstrate clear communication with all stakeholders to tackle varied challenges each day. Thrive as a self-motivated, proactive individual in this dynamic setting.

Northrop Grumman's culture fosters intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work. Employees join a pioneering spirit to invent the future and have fun along the way. Contribute to revolutionary systems impacting lives worldwide today and for generations to come.

Requirements

Strong engineering fundamentals in manufacturing and process engineering
Experience providing technical expertise and project management for automation in production programs
Proficiency with robotics, vision/inspection systems, and testing technologies
Knowledge of PFMEAs, preventative maintenance, and spare part management
Ability to coordinate prove-out plans and training for automation solutions
Familiarity with PLC programming and data analytic platforms such as Thingworx and Kepware
Skills in design-for-manufacturability and automation standardization
Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical assemblies and high-volume production

Responsibilities

Deliver end-to-end manufacturing engineering support for electro-mechanical fuze assemblies
Design, deploy, and maintain automation cells
Collaborate with project teams to streamline designs for enhanced manufacturability and automation
Integrate cutting-edge technologies such as robotics, advanced inspection, and testing
Support implementation and ensure optimal uptime of automation solutions through prove-out plans and preventative maintenance
Perform PFMEAs, spare part management, and training
Coordinate design-for-manufacturability and automation opportunities for new product development efforts
Assist in automation standardization including acceptance checklists, PLC and data analytic platforms, design checklists, and cross-sector collaboration