Manufacturing Engineer - Level 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None 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’s Space Sector is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer  – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Linthicum, MD. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. This Manufacturing Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 will work with the Microelectronics Manufacturing Process.  This individual will work closely with the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, IPT Lead, Quality Engineer, Test Engineering, and Operations to ensure producibility meets the program targets, including Yield, and continuous improvement opportunities. This individual will support the Ultima program at the Focal Plane Lab. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. In this job, you will: Process Development Developing/revising process documentation and work instructions Developing new and maintaining, or improving, existing manufacturing processes with a focus on production capabilities and affordability Establish and monitor SPC for the manufacturing process Lead RCCA (Root Corrective Cause Action) and have strong Troubleshooting skills   Coordinate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Test, and Production and Program Management team to ensure manufacturing documentation support efficient execution, troubleshooting, and schedule recovery activities Providing ROI justification for process improvements Specifying, identifying and procuring new manufacturing equipment for production readiness and preparing equipment for production 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 Helping build team meet the requirements of JEDEC Standards, internal requirements, and other relevant IPC/MIL-STDs.    This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3. Basic Qualifications for Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.    No clearance required to start Experience with manufacturing processes Strong desire to work with control processes Exceptional written and oral communications skills Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work well at all levels in the organization Basic Qualifications for Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.    No clearance required to start Experience with manufacturing processes Strong desire to work with control processes Exceptional written and oral communications skills Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work well at