Category: EngineeringLocation: Baltimore, MarylandUS Citizenship Required for this Position: YesClearance Type: NoneTelecommute: No -Teleworking not available for this positionShift: MultipleTravel Required: Yes, 10 % of the TimePositions Available: 2Northrop Grumman's Manufacturing Operations Engineering organization is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer for the Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) cell. This position is located in Linthicum, Maryland.The Manufacturing Process Engineer responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the tasks outlined below:Process Development*Developing new and maintaining or improving existing manufacturing processes with a focus on affordability*Development of methods for process monitoring using existing and new interfaces *Working in cross functional teams to develop new data, software, and database applications to support current and future manufacturing needs*Providing ROI justification for process improvements*Specifying, identifying and procuring new manufacturing equipment for production readiness and preparing equipment for production with a focus on the machine integration and data collection*Developing and optimizing process parameters*Developing/revising process documentation and work instructionsFactory Support* Assist the floor in optimization of process monitoring for process yields, cost, and process stability and capability *Work with the floor personnel to resolve technical issues, specializing in IT and human/machine interface*Recommending and implementing quality improvements based on the above metrics*Creating, validating and maintaining automatic equipment programs*Assisting with the training of new personnel and participating in the design of operator training materials*Supporting factory maintenance personnel with the troubleshooting and repair of process equipment *Interfacing with equipment vendors to troubleshoot and resolve issuesDesign 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 This req may be filled as a Manufacturing Engineer or a Principal Manufacturing Engineer, based on the qualifications below. MANUMSBasic Qualifications for Manufacturing Process Engineer:*Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering or related STEM area*2 years of relevant professional experience (or 0 years with an MS)*Hands on manufacturing experience*Familiarity with Design of Experiment (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and 6 sigma concepts for process development*Fluency in MS Office software applications *Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance (US Citizenship is required.) *This job requires the ability to work one of these shifts: 2nd shift (M-F) which starts around 3pm, 3rd shift (M-F) which starts around 11pm or 4th shift (12 hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday = 36 hours). Do you meet this requirement? Basic Qualifications for Principal Manufacturing Process Engineer:*Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering or related STEM area*5 years of relevant professional experience (or 3 years with an MS)*Hands on manufacturing experience*Familiarity with Design of Experiment (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and 6 sigma concepts for process development*Fluency in MS Office software applications *Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance (US Citizenship is required.) *This job requires the ability to work one of these shifts: 2nd shift (M-F) which starts around 3pm, 3rd shift (M-F) which starts around 11pm or 4th shift (12 hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday = 36 hours). Do you meet this requirement?Preferred Qualifications: *Experience with database and software development *Experience with SQL, JAVA, C++, and Access *Experience with Lean Six Sigma *Experience with underfill and/or conformal coating *Knowledge of microelectronics technology and materials*Familiarity with J-STD and MIL-STD requirements and Space Class hardware requirements*Experience with automated equipment and robotics in a high volume manufacturing environment.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. US Citizenship is required for most positions.