Sr Principal Engineer Manufacturing
Quick Summary
BS degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or other STEM discipline.
Northrop Grumman is currently seeking an experienced Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer to join and lead a team responsible for International Design to Production Transition Programs with the Defense Sector team in the Plymouth, MN offices.
This position will provide Design to Production Transition (DTPT) Mechanical and Manufacturing engineering expertise in the manufacturing of advanced medium caliber ammunition for international pursuits. The person filling this position must understand a wide variety of manufacturing processes (e.g. hydraulic/pneumatic presses, CNC machining, tooling, inspection equipment, etc.) and have experience in a design to production environment. This position requires 50% domestic and international travel.
The successful candidate must have the demonstrated capability to work independently with a wide variety of multi-disciplined team members in remote settings while building strong working relationships. The candidate shall apply strong engineering fundamentals and demonstrate clear communication with those they interact with.
- Lead and mentor a small team of 3 to 4 Mechanical engineers with daily tasking and setting appropriate priorities per the master schedule.
- Contribute to or lead Production Transition and Facility Planning using available software tools.
- Ensure appropriate documentation is maintained within the Configuration Management system
- Determine and report on risks and opportunities
- Coordinate, support and/or attend design, production, build, test and production reviews.
- Support the planning and preparation for production and customer acceptance.
- Work with Design Engineering in the preparation for the releases of Engineering Changes, (concept through final release). Work with Design Engineering in the preparation for production of newly developed products (concept through final release).
- Assist in the resolution of complex manufacturing line process issues such as metal finishing and/or heat treating, CNC equipment, complex assembly, inspection equipment, gauging and ammunition processing.
- Provide on-site support at international facilities (requires approximately 50% travel).
- Assemble, maintain, set-up, and de-bug manufacturing equipment for Medium Caliber Ammunition.
- Plan and conduct equipment trials and commissioning to verify performance meets quality and rate standards.
- Train customer technicians/operators on correct operation and maintenance of equipment.
- Ensure and maintain efficient and effective manufacturing line operations.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Communicating issues and status frequently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
- →Technical understanding of mechanical systems and manufacturing processes.
- →Requires extensive regular contact with assigned project customers, both internal and external.
- →Assist in the preparation of engineering project proposals.
- →Participating in customer meetings and resolving engineering and management project issues.
- →Design or update manufacturing and assembly process documents.
- →Read, understand, and modify equipment/machinery and product drawings and specifications, in both production and testing environments.
- →Generate and maintain lists of open issues and diligently track them to resolution.
- →Perform failure analysis of physical and functional test results when results do not meet requirements.
- →Assist in monitoring and verifying subcontractor's compliance to prime contract requirements and specification.
- →Strictly adhere to all safety regulations, and maintain a culture of safety with fellow co-workers.
Requirements
~2 min read- BS degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or other STEM discipline.
- 8+ years of related professional experience; OR a Master of Science in STEM discipline + 6 years of related professional/military experience
- 8 or more years of experience in manufacturing and production of mechanical components and/or systems.
- CNC operation and coding experience.
- Proficiency with mechanical computer aided design software, preferably design and analysis experience with PTC Creo Parametric 4.0, SolidWorks.
- Working knowledge of hydraulics; including pumps, cylinders, etc.
- Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Suite.
- Practical understanding of GD&T.
- Experience with precision injection molding a plus.
- Basic knowledge of electrical wiring
- Experience in an environment containing energetic and/or explosive materials
- Experience successfully working with highly diverse teams and with foreign cultures
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $123,400–$185,000 a year
- 20% above the $128,450 median for Manufacturing Engineer jobs on Jobera (387 salaries).
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- October 20, 2026
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- October 20, 2026
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