Engineering Designer – Level 3/4: Design Checker

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

The Mechanical Engineering Design team is hiring for an experienced Engineering Designer – Level 3/4: Design Checker to join our within the Launch Vehicle Division at our Chandler, AZ facility.

This role will work within the Northrop Grumman Design/Drafting group and will be responsible for checking drawing/design packages for proper content and to ensure compliance with applicable industry and military standards.  The Design Checker is a recognized expert in GD&T and will be called upon to resolve interpretation issues on drawings. 

Essential Functions:

• Checking designs for fit, function, manufacturability, and economy of fabrication.  This includes review of tolerance analysis, hardware selection and fitment on assembly prints. 
• Verifying 3D models submitted to manufacturing utilizing Siemens NX managed with Teamcenter. 
• Liaison with various engineering disciplines, Manufacturing, Quality, and some vendors
• Modeling fully defined components and assemblies efficiently using Siemens NX managed with Teamcenter, and create/revise parametric drawings in conformance with ASME modeling and drawing standards
• Review drawings with appropriate personnel verifying completed work, checking dimensions, materials and quantities to be used
• Mechanical modeling using NX managed with Teamcenter
• Create/Revise parametric drawings in conformance with ASME 3D modeling and drawing standards
• As requested, may supervise and direct the activities of staff
• Perform related duties as assigned or required
• Train other team members on design and drawing practices

               

Basic Qualifications for Engineering Designer – Level 3:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related engineering design experience; OR a Master’s degree with 3 years of related engineering design experience, or a PhD with 1 years of related engineering design experience, or High School diploma or equivalent, and 9 years additional education and/or related experience
• Ability to obtain US DoD Secret security clearance
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, Windows, NX and Teamcenter
• Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerating (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5-2009
• Experience with Digital Product Definition Practices per ASME Y14.41
• Knowledge of standard manufacturing processes including CNC Mill and Lathe operations
• Experience with Siemens NX
• Working knowledge of ASME Y14.100 and MIL-STD-100
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Comfortable working extended periods of time at a work station
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work quickly and accurately while under schedule pressure and exhibit a large degree of patience
• Strong time management and organizational skills

Basic Qualifications for Engineering Designer – Level 4:

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of related engineering design experience; OR a Master’s degree with 6 years of related engineering design experience, or a PhD with 4 years of related engineering design experience, or High School diploma or equivalent, and 12 years additional education and/or related experience
• Ability to obtain US DoD Secret security clearance
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, Windows, NX and Teamcenter
• Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerating (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5-2009
• Experience with Digital Product Definition Practices per ASME Y14.41
• Knowledge of standard manufacturing processes including CNC Mill and Lathe operations
• Experience with Siemens NX
• Working knowledge of ASME Y14.100 and MIL-STD-100
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Comfortable working extended periods of time at a work station
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work quickly and accurately while under schedule pressure and exhibit a large degree of patience
• Strong time management and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• GDTP Professional Certification Familiar with Industry Standard specifications (NAS, MIL, MS, etc.)
• Experienced working with DoD programs
• Experienced with Parts Lists and use of Find Numbers
• Experienced with use of Flag Notes
• Proficient with model-based product definition
• Demonstrated ability to fulfill drawing and model verification criteria
• Proficient in engineering Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software
• Familiar with modeling and/or drafting in NX11 or newer
• Experienced with use of Teamcenter
• GDTP Professional Certification
• Familiar with ASME Y14.41 Digital Product Definition Data Practices
• Experienced with weld design, especially per AWS D17.1 and D1.1
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and customers simultaneously
• Active US DoD Secret security clearance at the time of application

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.