Northrop Grumman Australia · 4 hours ago
Principal Packaging Engineer
United States-Minnesota-Plymouth
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$99K/yr - $148K/yr
9+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading defense technology company seeking an experienced Principal Packaging Engineer for their ammunition business segment. The role involves designing, developing, and optimizing packaging solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient and compliant packaging that meets customer requirements.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Report to the Large Caliber Ammunition Engineering Manager and provide packaging engineering oversight for Northrop Grumman’s ammunition programs
Coordinate with internal/external production teams and serve as the primary interface for Program, Design, Quality, and Operations Engineering to ensure packaging solutions meet customer requirements and program objectives
Own end‑to‑end delivery of high‑quality, regulatory-compliant packaging— from design and supplier quality audits to First Article Acceptance Testing—ensuring fire‑safe, functional packaging that prioritizes soldier safety
Develop innovative packaging designs and production process details, including marking instructions, while continuously evaluating materials and methods to enhance manufacturability, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact
Conduct testing and validation of packaging methods, documenting results and recommending corrective actions as needed
Collaborate closely with production engineering to evaluate packaging designs, ensure manufacturability, and implement process improvements
Work with suppliers and vendors to source and qualify packaging materials that meet quality and performance standards
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, and process instructions
Actively participate in cross-functional meetings to share insights, report progress, and propose packaging innovations
Act as the packaging subject matter expert and coordinate testing with external vendors to meet deadlines, with approximately 25% travel required to support customers and suppliers
Qualification
Required
This position emphasizes skills and requires a minimum of 9 years of experience. Will consider a Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field with 5 years of experience or an MS with 3 years
2+ years of experience in packaging engineering, preferably with production support responsibilities
Strong understanding of packaging design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes
Excellent problem-solving skills and an ability to analyze complex issues related to packaging performance and production integration
Effective communication skills and a proven track record of collaborating successfully with cross-functional teams
Knowledge of hazardous material packaging and compliance
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Must be U.S. Citizen and be able to acquire a Secret Security Clearance
Preferred
Experience with CAD and packaging design software is a plus
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Experience with POP certified packaging
Familiarity with military standards/specifications
Experience with the department of defense in package development
Familiarity with sustainability initiatives and environmentally friendly packaging solutions
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing/Poka-Yoke principles
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase