Manufacturing Liaison Engineer (Level 3 or 4)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 Northrop Grumman Defense Systems we are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Liaison Engineer to support our Armament Systems Business Unit located in Mesa, AZ. Northrop Grumman’s Armament Systems Division site in Mesa, Arizona produces automatic medium caliber gun systems.  Northrop Grumman gun systems built for the U.S. and international militaries have been used in all major conflicts since World War II in a variety of applications to include small and large ground vehicles, helicopters, airplanes and naval ships.

Description: This Manufacturing Engineering position is for an engineering role on medium caliber gun system programs within the Armament Systems Division.  As part of the Systems Engineering group, the Manufacturing Liaison Engineer supports design, production, and supplier development activities.

The Manufacturing Liaison Engineering position carries the following set of primary responsibilities: Works with design, project, manufacturing and quality engineers through the product development process to ensure Design to Cost (DTC) and Design for Assembly/Manufacturing (DFA/DFM) targets are achieved Provide guidance to design engineering regarding design concepts and product specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques Understands and interprets engineering drawings and recommend design changes to increase product manufacturability and functionality Prepares cost estimates and written technical proposals for product improvement initiatives Reviews drawings , Engineering Change Orders, and work instructions for accuracy and completeness Participates and/or leads disposition of non-conforming production parts Acts as a technical interface to internal production personnel and to external suppliers Develops technical relationships with internal production personnel and with external suppliers Supports manufacturing trade studies and early supplier involvement Shares knowledge with other engineers Minimum Qualifications This position may be filled as a level 3 or level 4 Engineer based on the candidate’s education and/or years of experience. Qualifications for Principal Manufacturing Liaison Engineer (Level 3) Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or closely related STEM field 5 years of relevant industry experience or a master’s degree with 3 years of industry experience Understanding of GD&T Familiarity with computer-aided design (CAD) software, preferably NX Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Project, and Power Point. Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to focus on multiple projects and deliver status on risk areas and required actions Hands-on manufacturing experience in assembly and fabrication Familiarity with mechanical and electrical engineering processes and other specialty engineering activities within the product development process Demonstrated effectiveness in achieving results