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Northrop Grumman, Space Systems, is currently seeking an Associate Process Engineer to support our Process Engineering team at our Promontory Utah, Clearfield Utah, and/or our Bacchus (Magna) Utah facilities. 

The selected candidate will support the Ammonium Perchlorate (AP), Case, Case Prep, Mix/Cast, Motor Assembly, Nozzle, or Rocket Value Streams.

Role Description & Responsibilities:

Developing and improving manufacturing processes

Performing cause and corrective action activities to permanently eliminate defects

Working with concurrent engineering team to create Build-to-Packages (i.e. engineering and planning documents)

Authoring, updating and reviewing shop floor planning

Preparing and presenting technical presentations to VSET, leadership, and to the customers for review and approval

Performing table top reviews

Using SPC tools to ensure process control

Developing and incorporating process improvements

Troubleshooting production/tooling/facility issues and implementing improvements and solutions

Supporting design, checkout, qualification and implementation of new or modified tooling or equipment

Troubleshooting production/tooling/facility issues and implementing improvements and solutions

Supporting design, checkout, qualification and implementation of new or modified tooling or equipment

Experience Requirements:  

Candidate with 0-2 years of engineering experience (intern engineering experience preferred).

Education/Certifications

B.S. degree in Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering (other technical degrees may be considered)

Skills & Qualifications

Self-Starter that takes initiative to complete tasks and assignments with minimal supervision

Good problem-solving skills and strong oral and written communication skills

Good organization and multi-tasking skills

Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques

Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Interpreting blue prints and specifications

Strong inter-personal and Customer Service Skills

Process Controls (SPC)

Experience writing shop planning (preferred)

Experience working with energetic materials and processes. (preferred)

Salary Range: $60,600 USD - $91,000 USD

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.