• Engineer Process

    Northrop Grumman (Rolling Meadows, IL)


    _We are looking for you to join our team as an_ **_Engineer, Process RF Systems,_** _based_ _out of_ **_Rolling Meadows, IL._**

     

    _This position will support product development in a dynamic, fast-paced, and technically challenging environment, focusing on Radio Frequency systems and requiring collaboration across functional groups. The position will include providing process support for the manufacture of the Shop Replaceable Units from received Circuit Cards, as well as supporting assembly into a payload (Line Replaceable Unit). This position will support aerial, military-grade, or space-grade Electronic Warfare Systems and Subsystems._

     

    _Building a strong professional relationship with other Manufacturing disciplines (Process Engineering, Project Management, Shop Operations, Mission Assurance), strong decision-making skills, and a high-level ethical standard is essential._

     

    **_What you'll get to do_** _:_

    + _Support to Production: Coordinate with Design Engineering, Production technician, Project Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Quality organizations to meet manufacturing contractual commitments. Investigate, design, and provide solutions to support nonconformance repair procedures._

    + _Process Development/Maintenance: Generate and maintain/revise Manufacturing Engineering Process Specifications, Work Instructions, Routers, Tooling/Fixturing, and Equipment._

    + _Continuous improvement: Review of quality metrics to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, cycle time, and defects._

    + _Producibility reviews: Collaborate with design engineering to achieve producibility in new and updated product designs._

    + _Ability to interface/communicate with multiple levels of leadership, clients, and vendors._

    + _Work with Microsoft Office Suite_

    **_We seek individuals with proven excellence in the following 6 core competencies_** _:_

    + _a) Takes high levels of Self-accountability and Ownership_

    + _b) Acts with Speed_

    + _c) Responds to Challenges with Resilience_

    + _d) Leads with Courage_

    + _e) Sets vision for the assigned products_

    + _f) Builds a High-Performing Team_

    _Basic Qualifications: Manufacturing Process Engineer (RF Systems)_

    + _Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience._ _or a Master of Science (MS) degree in equivalent fields._

    + _Experience either. a) creating process work instructions and/or. b) experience working in a manufacturing environment, or c) working in a design environment._

    + _Experience interpreting drawings and specifications._

    + _United States citizenship required._

    + _United States citizenship required_

    _Preferred Qualifications: Manufacturing Process Engineer (RF Systems)_

    + _Active DoD Security Clearance._

    + _Prior experience troubleshooting Circuit Card Assemblies._

    + _Proven excellence with Root Cause Corrective Action methods._

    + _Experience in developing/improving manufacturing processes for Radio Frequency (RF) Electronic Warfare products and/or equivalent._

    + _Demonstrated excellence and/or education in the use of the DMAIC process._

    _MANUMS_