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Northrop Grumman · United States-Maryland-Baltimore

# Engineer Manufacturing/Principal Manufacturing Engineer -1st shift

United States-Maryland-Baltimore Full-time Senior individual contributor $79,600.00 - $119,400.00 Manufacturing & Production 

Listed on Northrop Grumman’s official careers site. Posted October 22, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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## Job description

### RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: 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 Mission Systems Sector has an immediate need for Manufacturing Engineer 2/3 to support the Final Assembly area within manufacturing.

The primary location is our Linthicum, MD facility. The Manufacturing Process Engineer has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to: Process Development:
- Developing new and maintaining, or improving, existing manufacturing processes with a focus on production capabilities and affordability
- Providing ROI justification for process improvements
- Creating and managing project plans (tasks, resources and schedules) for process development activities
- Creating and documenting designs for custom tooling
- Specifying, identifying and procuring new manufacturing equipment for production readiness and preparing equipment for production
- Developing and optimizing process parameters

### Developing/revising process documentation and work instructions Factory Support
- Monitoring process yields and cost, recommending and implementing quality improvements to drive improved metrics
- Solving of manufacturing problems (related to materials, designs, equipment and tooling, training and instructions) to support production
- Assisting with the training of new personnel and participation in the design of operation training materials
- Supporting factory maintenance personnel with the troubleshooting and repair of process equipment Design and Engineering Support:
- Recommending product design improvements required to produce advanced microelectronics products
- Documenting state-of-the-art process capabilities and guidelines for product designers
- Participating in design producibility reviews for new products Miscellaneous:
- Providing supplier support, as needed, to resolve issues within supply base
- Providing Request for Proposal (RFP) input specifically as it relates to Non-Recurring Engineering (RE) requirements such as tooling, capital equipment and/or new process development The chosen candidate must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high visibility environment; work well in a team environment; and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

This requisition may be filled at either level 2 or a level 3.

### Basic Qualifications for a Manufacturing Engineer 2
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other related STEM area and at least 2+ years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or related area - OR - a Master's degree with 0 years of experience
- Must have fluency in MS Office software applications
- 3D Solid Modeling experience using a CAD software
- Candidate must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance U.S. citizenship Basic Qualifications for a Principal Manufacturing Engineer 3:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other related STEM area and at least 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or related area - OR - a Master's degree with 3+ years of experience
- Candidate must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance. U.S. citizenship Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience developing manufacturing processes for cable assemblies, control panels, and/or electro-mechanical assemblies
- Familiarity with J-STD and MIL-STD requirements
- Tooling design experience
- 3D modeling experience in Unigraphics/NX
- 3D modeling experience with assembly tooling, concept development, and tool creation
- Experience with the Teamcenter Manufacturing tool suite and Manufacturing Process Planning
- Familiarity with Design of Experiment (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and 6 sigma concepts for process development and control
- Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) #MPR #MFGCMP Primary Level Salary Range: $79,600.00 - $119,400.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00 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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit [http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO](http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO). U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 22, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 1, 2026
- Listed for: 10 days
- Location: United States-Maryland-Baltimore
- Employment type: Full-time
- Pay: $79,600.00 - $119,400.00[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-Maryland-Baltimore/Engineer-Manufacturing-Principal-Manufacturing-Engineer--1st-shift_R10256663)

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