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[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-California-El-Segundo/Principal-Manufacturing-Engineer_R10258652-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Northrop Grumman](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/) / Principal Manufacturing Engineer ## Job description ### RELOCATION ASSISTANCE Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 Aerospace Systems Sector has an opening for a Principal Manufacturing Engineering to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located in El Segundo, CA. This position is responsible for supply base technical management related to acquiring military hardware requirements. This position requires a motivated self-starter able to work independently and as a team player who can multi-task and communicate effectively with varying levels of program. ### Responsibilities Provide sourcing recommendation to general procurement and major subcontract internal customers utilizing strategic sourcing tools. Identifying and on-boarding new sources of supply for assigned commodities. Conducting capability assessments, performing supplier audits and performance monitoring of suppliers for assigned commodities. Support of mechanical commodities in strategic sourcing group. Travel required up to 25%. ### Required Skills Working knowledge of at least one of the following commodities: Machined parts, Machined Structures, Composites, Sheet Metal, Tooling - Work effectively with engineering, quality, and GSC organizations to help resolve technical supplier challenges - Support successful execution with Global Supply Chain and Supplier Quality organizations through the source selection and acquisition cycles. ### Basic Qualifications Level 3: Bachelor’s Degree is Science and 5 years of relevant engineering experience in procurement support, tooling evaluation, and technical liaison roles; or Masters Degree and 3 years of relevant engineering experience in procurement support, tooling evaluation, and technical liaison roles Support successful execution with Global Supply Chain and Supplier Quality organizations through the source selection and acquisition cycles. Demonstrated experience in interpreting engineering drawings and CAD models for fabrication of parts. Model based experience with Siemens NX and/or CATIA and PLM environments. Experience using SAP, Windows software packages, and databases to fetch data. ### Preferred Experiences Prior operational manufacturing experience for fabrication and/or assembly. Understanding of post-production processing requirement and familiarity with NADCAP (i.e., Chemical, Heat Treat, paint …) ASME Y14.5 GD&T certification In-depth experienced navigating transactions in SAP to extract data. Knowledge of FAR & DFAR requirements Knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 requirements Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret clearance. ### Primary Level Salary Range $103,600.00 - $155,400.00 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 30, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 1, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 2 days - Location: United States-California-El Segundo - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-California-El-Segundo/Principal-Manufacturing-Engineer_R10258652-1) ## More jobs at Northrop Grumman ### [Manufacturing Engineer (Level 2 or Level 3)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/eb35c92eeb56fc8bc817/) United States-California-El Segundo ### [2026 Associate Financial Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/0e2b11822958f180d48b/) United States-California-El Segundo ### [2027 Associate Signature Management & Survivability Engineer/Signature Management & Survivability Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/f6b730477d84eeb0f1e1/) United States-California-El Segundo ### [Administrative Functional Support 1 – Records Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/79d88908ed1cac6b3cf0/) United States-California-El Segundo ### [Aeronautical Engineer OR Principal Aeronautical Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/499142b9608ee0db3116/) United States-California-El Segundo ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Principal Manufacturing Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cardinal-health/jobs/6623ccdf02db8f733df1/) Cardinal Health · Norfolk, NE ### [Principal Manufacturing Automation Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nokia/jobs/bb40c6a35dbf04da73d1/) Nokia · United States ### [Principal Process Manufacturing Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/steris/jobs/caba63adcd6b0d540839/) Steris · Pagedale, Missouri, United States ### [Manufacturing Engineer I (Process Engineer)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/airbus/jobs/3d2f8c5b91725bb44142/) AIRBUS · Mobile Area, AL ### [Principal Manufacturing Engineer, Machining](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/6f77263eb1f3d32d0f1b/) Amazon · US, TX, Austin OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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