Principal Manufacturing Engineer/ Sr. Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Level 3/4)
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Gilbert
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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 Systems
Sector is an industry-leading provider for launch systems
capabilities serving national security, military, and civil
customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative,
affordable, and reliable aerospace and defense products that our
customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space
revolution and make the impossible possible. We are excited to
announce an opening for a P rincipal Manufacturing Engineer (Level
3)/Sr. P rincipal Manufacturing Engineer (Level 4) who demonstrates
the ability to solve complex Manufacturing problems, particularly
in Wire Harnesses. This position is 100% on site at our Gilbert, AZ
location . The successful candidate must be able to work EITHER the
1st shift 7:00am - 4:30pm OR the 2nd shift 3:00pm - 12:30am. Join
our innovative team and contribute to the future of space systems
manufacturing! Position Overview: As a Principal Manufacturing
Engineer, you will be instrumental in optimizing manufacturing
processes and ensuring alignment with engineering design concepts.
You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to reduce
build times, lower costs, and improve overall quality. Your role
will involve providing technical guidance, participating in tool
design reviews, and implementing corrective actions for
non-conforming products. Key Responsibilities Provide guidance to
Engineering on design concepts to ensure optimal manufacturing
techniques for wire harnesses. Participate in tool design reviews
to ensure feasibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Define
and document the sequence of operations for wire harness assembly.
Investigate non-conformance issues and initiate corrective actions
and improvements. Identify and implement improvement opportunities
to enhance producibility and affordability. Serve as a technical
liaison to ensure low production costs and high-quality output.
Interpret drawings and specifications to support wire harness
production technicians. Write detailed work instructions to improve
production workflow efficiency. Assist in training employees in new
and existing manufacturing processes. Evaluate and enhance current
manufacturing processes with a focus on efficiency and
cost-effectiveness. Specify, identify, and procure new
manufacturing equipment to ensure production readiness. Build 1:1
scale models of mockups to validate designs and improve assembly
processes. Utilize 3D printing technology to create models and
parts for prototyping and production support. Basic Qualifications
Level 3 Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, or Math) discipline with 5 years of manufacturing
and/or aerospace experience. Or a Master's Degree in a STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline with 3 years
of manufacturing and/or aerospace industry experience. Experience
with 3D printing technology. Familiarity with process flows,
manufacturing principles, and production operations. Strong
organizational and communication skills (both oral and written).
Basic Qualification Level 4 Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline with 8 years of
manufacturing and/or aerospace experience; Or, a Master's Degree in
a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline with
6 years of manufacturing and/or aerospace industry experience: OR,
Ph.D. with 4 years of experience of manufacturing and/or aerospace
industry experience Experience with 3D printing technology.
Familiarity with process flows, manufacturing principles, and
production operations. Strong organizational and communication
skills (both oral and written). Preferred Qualifications Experience
with wire harness manufacturing and assembly. Proficiency with the
full suite of Microsoft Office Tools. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
in manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or Systems Engineering.
Documented experience working in an Integrated Product Team (IPT)
environment. New manufacturing technology development experience.
Experience with computer systems such as MES, Deltek Costpoint,
TipQA, PTC Windchill, Tableau, or Minitab. Primary Level Salary
Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00 Secondary Level Salary Range:
$111,700.00 - $167,500.00 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. U.S. Citizenship is required
for all positions with a government clearance and certain other
restricted positions.
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