Principal/Tool Designer - Level 2 or 3

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