Hybrid Principal Engineer Metrology CMM at NGC

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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as a CMM Metrology Engineer based out of Sunnyvale, CA.

What you will get to do:

The CMM Metrology Engineer uses PC-DMIS / Spatial Analyzer software to develop and maintain CMM programs to ensure product quality and accuracy.  Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T to create efficient inspection plans and reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• CMM Program Development:  Create and maintain CMM programs using PC-DMIS software to inspect manufactured parts with the goal to have enough data from the first run to eliminate Engineers requesting more information. Plan ahead.
• Drawing Interpretation: Interpret engineering drawings, CAD data, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) specifications to develop accurate inspection plans.
• Inspection Execution: Train and mentor CMM inspectors to perform first-article, in-process, and final inspections using CMM equipment to ensure compliance with design specifications.
• Data Analysis: Analyze inspection data to identify and resolve potential quality issues, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Documentation: Review Document inspection results, including reports, logs, and data input into quality databases.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to identify and resolve quality issues and improve production efficiency.
• Training: Train and guide operators and inspectors on the use of CMM equipment and PC-DMIS software.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve issues related to CMM programming, operation, and inspection processes.
• Audits: Prepare reports for internal and external audits.
• Other: Other QE/QC inspection process delegated from QC Management.

This position may be filled at a Principal or Sr. Principal level, depending on candidate experience.

Basic Qualifications for the Principal CMM Metrology Engineer:

• A bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and a minimum of 5 years of CMM Programming Experience with PC-DMIS.
• A minimum of 5 years of Machine Shop Experience
• GD&T Formal Training
• Active DoD Secret Clearance

Basic Qualifications for the Sr. Principal CMM Metrology Engineer:

• A bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and a minimum of 8 years of CMM Programming Experience with PC-DMIS.
• A minimum of 8 years of Machine Shop Experience
• GD&T Formal Training
• Active DoD Secret Clearance

Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00Salary Range 2: $124,900.00 - $187,300.00

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. Apply Now