Manufacturing Technician Level 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim Secret
TRAVEL: No
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’s Weapon System Division in Northridge, CA is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Technician to support our Advanced Weapons production and development program. The technician will work closely with manufacturing engineer, quality, and production personnel to ensure efficient, high-quality manufacturing processes and support continuous improvement initiatives. The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.

Key responsibilities:

Support manufacturing engineers in executing build instructions, process improvements, and production trails.
Assist in troubleshooting manufacturing issues on the shop floor, including mechanical and electrical assemblies.
Execute tests and collect data on process yield, equipment performance and product quality.
Assist with updates to assembly instruction, routers, and standard work documents under direction of manufacturing engineering.
Support the execution and documentation of non-conformance disposition (MRB/NC).
Help develop and validate tooling, fixtures, and equipment setups.
Maintain and organize production tooling, fixtures and work instructions.
Provide feedback to engineers on manufacturability and suggest process optimizations.
Support Learn, 5S and process improvement activities across the production floor.
Basic Qualification:

High school Diploma or GED with 0-1 years of experience in manufacturing environment
Ability to ready and interpret mechanical drawing, work instruction and specification.
Familiar with basic hand tools, torque tools, calipers and other measurement devices.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work hands- on in a dynamic, fast-paced production environment.
U.S citizenship is required; must be able to obtain a security clearance.
Preferred Qualification:

Prior experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing.
Familiarity with ERP system (such as Cost point) and MES.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and root cause/corrective action processes.
Experience working with special test equipment (STE), assembly of complex electro-mechanical system, or supporting environmental/ functional test.
Active Secret clearance
Salary Range: $42,000.00 - $70,000.00
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. Read more