← Search all jobs

Principal Engineer Manufacturing/Sr. Principal Engineer Manufacturing

Northrop Grumman

Listing collected from Northrop Grumman's career site. NextChapter is independent of Northrop Grumman.

Baltimore, MD · Posted October 8, 2026

Just laid off? Start here: a plan for the first weeks

See every open role at Northrop Grumman

More in Maryland job market · Aerospace & Defense · Engineering jobs

More roles at Northrop Grumman

Similar jobs

Where Baltimore, MD ranks

Where Baltimore, MD placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.

How AI is used in this kind of work

AI use among industrial engineers is little observed so far. Measured exposure for industrial engineers: 4% (little observed).

Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.

Check how this applies to your own job

Skills this job asks for

Say which you have and which you want to build. We use it to match you to jobs like this one.

About the job

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector has an immediate need for 2nd shift Manufacturing Process Engineer 3/4 to support the Final Assembly area within manufacturing . The primary location is our Linthicum, MD facility. The Manufacturing Process Engineer has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to: Process Development: •Developing new and maintaining, or improving, existing manufacturing processes with a focus on production capabilities and affordability •Providing ROI justification for process improvements •Creating and managing project plans (tasks, resources and schedules) for process development activities •Creating and documenting designs for custom tooling •Specifying, identifying and procuring new manufacturing equipment for production readiness and preparing equipment for production •Developing and optimizing process parameters •Developing/revising process documentation and work instructions Factory Support: •Monitoring process yields and cost, recommending and implementing quality improvements to drive improved metrics •Solving of manufacturing problems (related to materials, designs, equipment and tooling, training and instructions) to support production •Assisting with the training of new personnel and participation in the design of operation training materials •Supporting factory maintenance personnel with the troubleshooting and repair of process equipment Design and Engineering Support: •Recommending product design improvements required to produce advanced microelectronics products •Documenting state-of-the-art process capabilities and guidelines for product designers •Participating in design producibility reviews for new products Miscellaneous: •Providing supplier support, as needed, to resolve issues within supply base •Providing Request for Proposal (RFP) input specifically as it relates to Non-Recurring Engineering (RE) requirements such as tooling, capital equipment and/or new process development The chosen candidate must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high visibility environment; work well in a team environment; and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. This position can be filled at either a level 3 or level 4 . Basic Qualifications for a Principal Manufacturing Process Engineer 3: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other related STEM area and at least 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or related area - OR - a Master's degree with 3+ years of experience. Must have fluency in MS Office software applications. 3D Solid Modeling experience using a CAD software. Candidate must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance. U.S. citizenship required. Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Manufacturing Process Engineer 4: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other related STEM area and at least 8+ years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or related area - OR - a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience. Must have fluency in MS Office software applications. 3D Solid Modeling experience using a CAD software. Candidate must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance. U.S. citizenship required. Preferred Qualifications: •Experience developing manufacturing processes for cable assemblies, control panels, and/or electro-mechanical assemblies •Familiarity with J-STD and MIL-STD requirements •Large tooling design experience •Structural Aircraft assembly background/experience •3D modeling experience in Unigraphics/NX •3D modeling experience with assembly tooling, concept development, and tool creation •Experience with the Teamcenter Manufacturing tool suite and Manufacturing Process Planning •Familiarity with Design of Experiment (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and 6 sigma concepts for process development and control •Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) #MPR #MFGCMP Primary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00 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.