Engineer Materials and Process

Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsEngineer Materials and ProcessUnited States-Utah-Clearfield No longer accepting applications.Job IDR10238545Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Materials and Process (M&P) Engineer (Level 2) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Clearfield, UT.Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.Our M&P team works independently but interacts constantly with other engineering groups and customers to achieve expectations. We’re empowered to make decisions but can draw upon corporate resources to support us when needed. Each member of the team is tasked with identifying ways to improve efficiency in the team in the pursuit of continuous improvement. We’re looking for a fellow self-starter who enjoys assessing and understanding risk to join us.The selected candidate will work in a team environment with other engineering organizations performing detailed technical reviews of drawings, specifications and manufacturing plans.Responsibilities:Review/build material specifications and product specificationsResolve material concerns for production operations including MRB evaluationsSupport/develop novel solutions for design and manufacturingVerify manufacturing limits and ensure specifications are maintainedDevelop requirements for structural and chemical testingSupport root cause and corrective action requirement analysisBasic Qualifications for a Material Process Engineer:Degree must be one of the following: materials engineering, chemical engineering, polymer science or other relevant field of study + the qualifications below:B.S. with 2+ years of professional experience ORM.S. with 0 years of professional experience ORPh.D. in a relevant STEM disciplineMust have an active US Government clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needPreferred Qualifications:Current active Secret clearance (or higher)Degree in Materials Science, Chemical, or Ceramic Engineering, or other closely related disciplineExperience in composite materials testing methods, procedures, failure modes, environmental effects, and bonded composite jointsComposite fabrication experience and planningExperience supporting composite primary and secondary structures, metallic, vendor supplied material certifications, approved materials list, and support forensic activities as requiredExperience or familiarity with composite processing techniquesExperience with production control systems (SAP/Visual Mfg/etc.)Knowledge of or laboratory experience in materials characterization techniques (DSC, TGA, SEM, optical microscopy, mechanical testing, etc.)Experience in working on business or engineering full life-cycle projects from project inception through launchExperience with risk mitigation:Capable of implementing failure analysis techniques in manufacturingRamp up rate for high volume manufacturingCompetencies for Success:Commitment to divide time between office, laboratory, and production floor wherever demand is required to achieve outcomesEffective presentation and writing/communication skillsSelf-motivated, willing to learn, and interested in working in a team environment