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Northrop Grumman
Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Tooling Level 3/4
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What they do
A Mechanical Design Engineer designs and develops mechanical tools as part of the product development cycle.
$96,377 / year median in Utah
+8% projected growth
Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START
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Yes, 10% of the Time ## Description 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 is seeking a Principal/Sr. Pricipal Tooling Design Engineer Level 3/4 is responsible for providing designs for industrial machinery and equipment, tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and machine attachments required for production or experimental use, considering such factors as accessibility, economy, mobility, and performance requirements. Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to to following:- Create 3D models and 2D drawings to be used in the manufacturing of new tooling in support of various programs.
- Create effective and safe designs that are used to manufacture, test, qualify, and transport product.
- Schedule and run 30/60/90% Design Reviews to ensure customer satisfaction throughout the design cycle.
- Work with internal Customers to conceptualize and design support equipment for new and existing programs.
- Work closely with other Tool Engineering functions to provide designs on time and within budget.
- Understand and monitor budget and schedule for own tasks.
- Review Engineering drawings and designs for manufacturability.
Basic Qualifications:
Principal Tooling Engineer Level 3:- Bachelors in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 4 years of experience in the following engineering fields; Mechanical, Design, Tooling, Manufacturing, Die, Product, Mechanical or similar OR Masters in STEM with 3 years of experience in mentioned fields OR PhD In STEM field with 0 years of experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance prior to starting
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access prior to starting
- Experience with Solid modeling experience or similar (NX Preferred)
- Experience with manufacturing processes
- Experience written and oral communication skills
- Experience with 2D drawing preparation
- Experience with GD&T practice and implementation Sr. Principal Tooling Engineer Level 4:
- Bachelors in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 8 years of experience in the following engineering fields; Mechanical, Design, Tooling, Manufacturing, Die, Product, Mechanical or similar OR Masters in STEM with 6 years of experience in mentioned fields OR PhD In STEM field with 4 years of experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance prior to starting
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access prior to starting
- Experience with Solid modeling experience or similar (NX Preferred)
- Experience with manufacturing processes
- Experience written and oral communication skills
- Experience with 2D drawing preparation
- Experience with GD&T practice and implementation Preferred Qualifications
- Active U.S. Government Clearance
- Active Special Program Access (PAR)
- Knowledgeable and demonstrated experience with NX modeling
- Structural Analysis experience is a plus (FEA and hand calculations)
- Mechanical Design and Assembly
- Experience with managing small to medium size design projects