Principal/Manufacturing Engineer (Level 2 or 3)

This position involves developing comprehensive manufacturing strategies and production procedures for complex aerospace equipment and assemblies at a Northrop Grumman facility in Arizona. You'll design efficient plant layouts, establish machining and fabrication sequences, evaluate equipment performance, and integrate inspection requirements into production plans while ensuring regulatory compliance. The role requires close partnership with engineering teams to advance Design for Manufacturing concepts and may involve developing statistical process control techniques. This opportunity suits experienced manufacturing professionals with strong technical backgrounds in process design, tooling, and quality assurance who thrive in collaborative aerospace or defense manufacturing environments and are committed to continuous improvement. The position demands onsite presence and requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.