Manufacturing Engineer

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.

We are excited to announce an opening for a Manufacturing Engineer specializing in Wire Harnesses at our Gilbert, AZ location. Join our innovative team and contribute to the future of space systems manufacturing!

Position Overview:

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be instrumental in optimizing wire harness manufacturing processes and ensuring alignment with engineering design concepts. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to reduce build times, lower costs, and improve overall quality. Your role will involve providing technical guidance, participating in tool design reviews, and implementing corrective actions for non-conforming products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance to Engineering on design concepts to ensure optimal manufacturing techniques for wire harnesses.
• Participate in tool design reviews to ensure feasibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Define and document the sequence of operations for wire harness assembly.
• Investigate non-conformance issues and initiate corrective actions and improvements.
• Identify and implement improvement opportunities to enhance producibility and affordability.
• Serve as a technical liaison to ensure low production costs and high-quality output.
• Interpret drawings and specifications to support wire harness production technicians.
• Write detailed work instructions to improve production workflow efficiency.
• Assist in training employees in new and existing manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate and enhance current manufacturing processes with a focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Specify, identify, and procure new manufacturing equipment to ensure production readiness.
• Build 1:1 scale models of wire harnesses to validate designs and improve assembly processes.
• Utilize 3D printing technology to create models and parts for prototyping and production support.

Qualifications:

Basic:

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD government clearance
• 2-5 years with a Bachelors Degree; 0 years with a Masters Degree. 4 additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of the BS degree.
• 2-5 years of experience in Manufacturing or the Aerospace Industry.
• Familiarity with process flows, manufacturing principles, and production operations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills (both oral and written).

Preferred:

• Experience with wire harness manufacturing and assembly.
• Experience with 3D printing technology.
• Proficiency with the full suite of Microsoft Office Tools.
• Bachelors Degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering.
• Documented experience working in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment.
• Experience with computer systems such as MES, Deltek Costpoint, TipQA, PTC Windchill, Tableau, or Minitab.

Why Join Us?

At our company, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team dedicated to innovation and excellence in space systems manufacturing. We offer a dynamic work environment where your skills will be challenged, and your contributions valued.

If you are passionate about manufacturing engineering and ready to take on new challenges, we encourage you to apply today!