Principal/Sr Principal Manufacturing Operations Engineer

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 (NGMS) is looking for a  Senior/Principal Manufacturing Operations Engineer to join our team as the prime technical contact and project lead for product protection programs (Foreign Object Detection and Prevention, Electro-Static Discharge and Protection, and 6S) in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role reports to the Director of Manufacturing Operations and is responsible for developing, researching, and leading special projects and product protection programs for the Salt Lake City Manufacturing team. The position is responsible for the management and continuous improvement of the site programs for FOD/FOE, ESD, and 6S lean methodology. The position represents manufacturing as a primary technical contact for product protection programs and interacts with senior leadership, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders. What You'll Get to Do: Responsibilities include strong organization and documentation for the programs, working with site Mangers on training, implementation, and sustainment of the programs. Assignments include: Cross-functional indirect leadership for developing and implementing projects in support of products and manufacturing processes. Performing risk assessments and providing recommendations. Leading continuous improvement projects. Documentation of Standard Shop Practices, Policies and Procedures. Supporting audits. Research and procurement of supplies and equipment to support the ESD and FOD programs. This requisition may be filled as a Principal Manufacturing Operations Engineer or a SR Principal Manufacturing Operations Engineer. Basic Qualifications for a Principal Manufacturing Operations Engineer: Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline with 5 years or a Master's degree in STEM discipline with 3 years of experience. Understanding of electro-static principles and electro-static sensitive devices. Knowledge or experience working in a facility with FOD Critical protocol. Knowledge and/or experience of 6S lean methodology principles. Knowledge and experience with AS9100 certification requirements. Cross-functional project management experience. US Citizenship is required. Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance. Basic Qualifications for a SR Principal Manufacturing Operations Engineer: Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline with 8 years or a Master's degree in STEM discipline with 6 years of experience. Understanding of electro-static principles and electro-static sensitive devices. Knowledge or experience working in a facility with FOD Critical protocol. Knowledge and/or experience of 6S lean methodology principles. Knowledge and experience with AS9100 certification requirements. Cross-functional project management experience. US Citizenship is required. Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance.

Knowledge and experience with circuit card manufacturing, fiber optics, and inertial instruments. Product protection experience with such variables as moisture, corrosive