OPPORTUNITIES

SUMMARY OF POSITION This job is resident at the Northrop Grumman facility in Iuka Mississippi. The individual will provide engineering support, integration support, and technical support for tooling and automated assemblies. The individual will be required to perform maintenance on the tooling on site which will include but not limited to, setting details, replacing broken pins, bushings, and bolts, lubricating jack screws and motor bearings, etc. It is the responsibility of the successful candidate to debug, troubleshoot, test, and report out on automation systems in our clients’ facility. Work includes supporting and troubleshooting PLC SW logic, CNC programming, HMI programming, drive configuration, and any other electromechanical equipment. The individual will be an integral part of the team from integration at the companies facilities through production support at the customer facility and will be counted on to represent the company in a professional manner. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Responsible for mechanical equipment, moving details, automated controls system installation, testing, debug/troubleshooting, commissioning, buy-off, and production support Support emergency trouble shooting and repairs Provide written summary reports for according to site requirements for documentation Conduct and/or support Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) requirements Operate and maintain systems while promoting good customer relationships Work with other integration engineers to provide after-market feedback on software and hardware issues to prevent issues from re-occurring Reviews his/her Program department metrics to ensure accuracy of reporting program performance to management and Customers. Provides recommendations to improve metrics designed to enhance operation efficiencies REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be: Experience in PLC logic and programming with any of the following PLCs: Allen Bradley or Siemens Experience in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic/pneumatic principals/processes Mechanical aptitude Machining experience and capability Familiar with manufacturing shop and shop environment Ability to organize and maintain effective inventory Proficient in MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and Project. This position must meet Export Control Compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22.C.F.R. is required Must possess Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance and maintain security clearance for the duration of employment. In addition, the job requires applying for and obtaining a Special Access for specific programs. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in a Manufacturing Engineering environment preferred Experience with Aerospace Automated Equipment Integration is preferred Experience with being hands on and a high level of mechanical intuition preferred Interpersonal skills – the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new things when working with various Internal/External stakeholders Oral communication – the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills, and conducts meetings Adaptability – the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and can deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events Dependability – the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance Safety and security – the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses office equipment and materials properly Strategic planning – working in a team environment to establish group goal and objectives, and developing/implementing action plans focused on achievement Negotiations and conflict resolution – proficient in the ability to negotiate; resolve and problem solve program issues in a respectful, professional manner Production Support – Knowledge and experience with production support and working with customers through production down times TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS This position requires travel up to 10% of the time