Jobs at Northop Grumman

See the list below and more details about the jobs here.

FABRICATION MANAGER

Requisition Number:  16004493

Responsibilities:

·         Responsible for all Fabrication initiatives, including: production, engineering, process control, process development, tooling design, cost reduction, and quality improvement 

·         Manage all department manufacturing operations within two fabrication departments

·         Manage the supervisors and the engineering staff that support the two fabrication departments

·         Establish and execute manufacturing plans

·         Develop capital and departmental budgets and control department spending

·         Develop new fabrication/polishing processes for crystals and optics and to improve/modify/perfect existing processes

·         Establish and execute training programs for all department personnel

·         Ensure all SYNOPTICS’ policies and procedures are implemented and maintained

·         Perform other responsibilities as assigned/required

Requirements:

·         Bachelor’s Degree in a business or scientific discipline required; MBA preferred

·         Minimum 3 years of experience working in a relevant manufacturing environment in a supervisory/leadership capacity

·         Must be familiar with and show success in Lean Manufacturing disciplines and process improvements

·         Must possess the ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

ELECTRO-OPTICAL/MEASUREMENTS ENGINEER

Requisition Number:  17005260

Responsibilities:

• Develop new metrology techniques
• Develop fabrication processes for new products; Make improvements to processes for existing products
• Develop a thorough understanding of the cutting, shaping, grinding, and polishing processes for current all new materials
• Develop a thorough understanding of the current metrology techniques at SYNOPTICS as well as creating new measurement techniques (customer required or for in-house characterization)
• Transitioning new metrology techniques to a manufacturing environment
• Create written documentation for new processes and process improvements, for both fabrication and metrology
• Participate in developing new business opportunities

·         Participate in team projects developing process improvement methods, solutions, and procedures to enhance quality, cost, and scheduling

• Provide technical training for manufacturing employees, which will require shift flexibility on a limited basis
• Work cooperatively with manufacturing personnel to develop, improve, and transition processes to manufacturing

Requirements:

·         Bachelor’s Degree in Physics or Optics is required; a related engineering degree will be considered

·         1-3 years of industry experience is preferred, which would include having knowledge of lasers, spectroscopy, optical fabrication and/or optical testing

·         Thorough understanding of the fabrication processes of cutting, shaping, grinding, and polishing

·         Ability to work in a team environment working closely with engineers, technicians, operators, and management across various disciplines

·         Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

·         Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required

·         Knowledge of hardware/software interfacing (e.g. Labview) is a plus

PROGRAMMER ANALYST

Requisition Number:  17005419

Responsibilities:

·         Develop, test, and maintain client/server applications and other components using Microsoft C#.NET (Visual Studio 2012 or higher), and SQL Server 2008 (or higher) stored procedures, primarily to support manufacturing, accounting, and sales processes

·         Develop, test, and maintain complex TSQL stored procedures that contain product flow, scheduling, and other business control logic

·         Actively participate in cross-functional project teams, interfacing with manufacturing, office, technical, and managerial staff to gather and refine functional requirements and specifications; draw upon knowledge and experience to advise team members on the information technology aspects of projects; recommend alternative methods that will reduce complexity, promote standardization, and improve efficiency of applications and supported processes

·         Produce written documentation detailing project objectives and rationale, application specifications, procedural requirements, and descriptions of application functions

·         Create written user operating instructions and technical documentation

·         Respond to software issues reported by users, conduct research to determine corrective action, and develop and deploy patches and upgrades to existing systems

·         Design and produce reports for management and production personnel using SQL Server stored procedures and SQL Server Reporting Services

·         Create, test, and maintain database-enabled VBA macros to automate Excel spreadsheets that present production and accounting data for analysis

·         Analyze system capabilities to resolve questions regarding program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls; advise technical and managerial staff on technical feasability of various solutions

Requirements:

·         BS degree, preferably in computer science or an engineering discipline

·         5+ years of experience developing client/server applications using Microsoft C#.NET and Microsoft SQL Server 2008 (or higher) stored procedures, and Microsoft Office Suite (VBA)

·         Strong TSQL coding skills are a must

·         Must have experience integrating new applications, and existing application enhancements, into an overall system framework to ensure scalability and extensibility

·         Must be able to work independently as well as on teams

·         Must be able to make decisions regarding technical approach to meet objectives of assignments

·         Must be able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings

Preferences:

·         Experience interfacing to ERP and CRM systems is preferred

·         Experience developing solutions for use in manufacturing environments and familiarity with APICS body of knowledge is preferred

·         Familiarity with Visual Basic.NET is a plus

·         Experience supporting and enhancing Microsoft Access applications is a plus

MANUFACTURING PROCESS ENGINEER

Requisition Number: 17006707

Responsibilities: 

·         Design, develop, and implement technical solutions relating to optical fabrication applications in the areas of precision polishing, grinding, and shaping

·         Research, design, and develop optical fabrication technology, processes, and related tooling

·         Perform a variety of research and testing for development of production processes

·         Formulate process instructions and procedures

·         Perform root cause analysis and implement changes to reduce waste and cycle time

Requirements:

·         Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field is required

·         Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite is required

·         Strong organizational and communications skills (both written and verbal) are required

·         Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing concepts is preferred

·         Manufacturing internship experience preferred

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Requisition Number:  17002628

Responsibilities:

·         Perform troubleshooting and repairs of fabrication machinery and equipment controls

·         Service and repair precision machinery including PLC or DCS controlled devices

·         Work independently or with fellow technicians to identify root cause events and areas for improvement

·         Support engineers with new designs, calibrations, and installations

·         Conduct routine or special inspections to determine maintenance activities to prevent breakdowns of facility equipment and discrete machinery

·         Use hand and power tools

·         Test, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair machines using prints, diagrams, specifications, and manufacturers drawings

·         Support other areas:  HVAC, plumbing, sheet metal, and welding

Requirements: 

·         Candidate must be able to work the following schedule: Thursday through Sunday: 4:15pm - 2:45am (Four 10-hour days)

·         High school diploma plus a minimum of eight years of direct experience in a manufacturing environment is required; or a two-year technical degree with a minimum of three years of experience is preferred

·         Possess basic electrical skills including motor control, electrical distribution, and machinery installation

·         Possess basic mechanical skills repairing and maintaining manufacturing machinery and equipment

·         Ability to use a ladder, work in elevated work areas, and frequently lift up to 45 pounds

·         Experience in servicing and maintaining HVAC equipment is a plus