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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 is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Manufacturing Engineer based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
As a member of the Systems Manufacturing Engineering team, you will support manufacturing operations to produce precision, high-quality, inertial measurement and navigation systems.
What you will get to do:
Interact frequently with production operators to understand and troubleshoot manufacturing issues and receive inputs on potential process improvements.
Create process flow diagrams and define the sequence of operations for build instructions.
Support investigations of production issues to determine root causes and complete actions to address material deficiencies, equipment malfunctions, and assembly process errors.
Perform critical evaluations of new systems designs and provide inputs to design and materials engineering regarding manufacturability.
Provide technical inputs for supplier capability assessments.
Develop and improve manufacturing processes while considering cost/benefit analysis.
Utilize statistical process control and data driven methods to guide process, yield, and cost improvements.
Basic Qualifications for the Manufacturing Engineer:
A Bachelor's degree in physics, engineering or a related STEM field with 2 or more years of relevant work experience; OR a Masters degree in physics, engineering or a related STEM field with 0+ years of relevant work experience.
Experience working in an engineering environment supporting manufacturing processes
Experience performing basic troubleshooting of production issues related to process, equipment, or materials
Experience reading and understanding engineering drawings, specifications, and parts lists
Experience using Microsoft Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS-Project)
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
US Citizenship is required
Preferred Qualifications for the Manufacturing Engineer:
Experience providing direct engineering support for assembly equipment, processes, and materials
Experience supporting the implementation of new products into manufacturing
Experience working in a highly regulated industry with strict customer/process requirements
Experience in defense or related industry
Experience with computer aided design tools such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD
Project management experience (work breakdown, task planning and scheduling etc.)
Experience providing direct engineering support for electro-mechanical, and optical assembly equipment and processes
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
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Job Details
- Category
- Manufacturing
- Employment Type
- Full time
- Location
- United States-Utah-Salt Lake City, United States
- Posted
- Jan 14, 2026, 07:00 PM
- Listed
- Jan 15, 2026, 03:33 PM
- Compensation
- $72,100 - $108,100 per year
About Northrop Grumman
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