Posted 19 days ago
Principal/Tool Designer - Level 2 or 3
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Designs and models tooling and support equipment for aerospace applications using 3D CAD and 2D drafting, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure quality, manufacturability, and program success.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.Northrop Grumman Space Systems designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently recruiting for a Principal/Tool Designer Modeler (Level 2 or Level 3) to join our team at the Clearfield, Utah location.
Job Description:
Candidate will be responsible for the concept, design, 3D CAD modeling, 2D fabrication drawings, inspection requirements, procurement requirements, verification requirements, and fabrication support for tooling and equipment for Aerospace applications.
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Interface with review team to assure customer satisfaction with design
- Work alongside the engineering and manufacturing team to ensure overall program quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved
- Work with internal Customers to design, model and drawft needed support equipment for new and existing programs
- Developing tooling concepts, to meet customer requirements
- Work closely with Tool Engineers to create 3D CAD models and 2D final drawings
- Understand/monitor cost and schedule
- Review engineering drawings and designs for manufacturability
- Implement Design for Manufacturing into all designs to reduce cost and schedule
- Support vendors as needed during fabrication
- Inspect tool configuration for drawing compliance, including fit, form and function
- Support continuous improvement
- Support Operations and Process Engineering in the use of all tooling
This position can be filled as a level 2 or level 3 depending on qualifications.
Basic requirements:
Level 2
- Minimum of a High Diploma with 6 years of experience OR bachelor’s degree with 2 years’ experience
Level 3
- Minimum of a High Diploma with 9 years of experience OR bachelor’s degree with 5 years’ experience
Additional Requirements:
- Experience in 3D CAD modeling using standard commercial CAD software
- Experience in 2D drafting and drawing creation from 3D models
- Experience modifying existing 2D drawings and 3D CAD models
- Experience in design and fabrication of special tooling and related equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate vendor and equipment capability and ability to perform required tasks to include production of tooling as well as unique aerospace part production
- NX modeling and drafting experience
- Crisp and concise communication skills to convey designs and share project status
- Desire, i.e. passion, to build and manufacture support hardware
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills in managing time, projects and resources
- Leadership ability
- Technical attention to detail
- Drive and motivation to be proactive in problem solving and continuous improvement
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
Preferred Requirements:
- Associates Degree in Mechanical Design or similar
- NX CAD modeling software
- Siemens TeamCenter Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software
- Proficiency in ASME Y14.5 (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, GD&T)
- Proficiency with welded assemblies, weld symbols and dimensioning of weldments
- Parametric modeling in CAD to automate CAD model creation
- Knowledge of programming for CAD Software to automate routine processes
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