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Northrop Grumman Sr Principal Tool Engineer in Goleta, California
Requisition ID: R10165052
Category: Engineering
Location: Goleta, California, 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: 1
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 — 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.
Northrop Grumman Deployables Group has an opening for a Sr Principal Tool Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Goleta, CA or Oxnard, CA.
We're seeking a motivated team player to Lead and assist in the Development and implementation of Tooling activities to support the production & Test. The typical candidate has a background/experience/education in manufacturing/mechanical engineering, design, graphics, writing/ illustration, views, and animation.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Coordination of design and fabrication requirements for tools and fixtures with customers, both internal and external
Coordinate/develop & execute test plans
Performing tolerance analysis to ensure form/fit/function
Conduct root cause failure investigations and implement associated corrective actions
Develop & evaluate process improvements
Leading a Product Development Team with new product designs to ensure manufacturability, include GSE requirements, validate process/technology.
Developing manufacturing processes, plans, and procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment in support of our process work instructions and visual aids of our shop planning process and other functions that affect product performance.
Managing all phases of project: design, document, fabricate, assemble and validate.
Execute to the IMS and DRP (Drawing Release Plan), creation and coordination of ims schedules
Core Competencies
Manufacturing Methods - Knowledge of manufacturing, methods, fabrication processes (e.g., forming, stamping, machining, heat treatment, machines/machine tools, cutting tools and fluids, N/C programming, instrumentation, data acquisition and control systems). Ability to select the best method of producing parts, tools or assemblies. Verifiable performance record that includes the various aspects of assembly line operation
Project Management – Exhibit the ability for project management and leadership. Coordination of design and fabrication requirements for tools and fixtures with customers, both internal and external.
Computer Aided Design Tools - Basic knowledge of computer aided design tools and systems (e.g., computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM), computer aided three dimensional interactive (NX), CREO, SolidWorks). Able to manipulate data sets, (e.g., compare NX to measurement data, create stereo lithography files).
Engineering Drawings & Specs - Basic ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Ability to be certified in GD&T AMSE 14.5-2018
Basic Qualifications for Sr Principal Tool Engineer:
9 Years experience with Bachelor's in STEM Degree (Science, Technical, Engineering, or Mathematical), 7 Years with Masters; 10-15 work experience in Aerospace.
Experience in medium to large-scale tooling fabrication and/or production fabrication including composites, metallic, coatings application, and/or production manufacturing operations
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret or Top Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access
Ability to work on location (Oxnard & Goleta) any shift
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Direct Aerospace Tooling experience
Direct Experience with NX and or CREO and SolidWorks.
ASME Certificate in GD&T ASME 14.5-2018
Salary Range: $120,900 - $181,300
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
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.
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