South Bay Chapter meeting in El Segundo on March 13
The Northrop Grumman F/A-18 Assembly Line is housed in a historic one-million square foot facility originally built in 1942 from redwood. This plant has produced nearly 12,000 aircraft representing 14 different types.
Northrop Grumman’s F/A-18 Assembly Line produces major structural assemblies for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft. Northrop Grumman (NGC) is the principal subcontractor on both aircraft to Boeing Company, the U.S. Navy’s F/A-18 and EA-18G prime contractor.
The F/A-18 Assembly Line features state-of-the-art manufacturing processes that include Six Sigma and Just-in-Time manufacturing. Coupled with advanced manufacturing equipment and a disciplined, highly skilled work force, these processes allow NGC to consistently deliver high precision, high reliability military aircraft products on schedule and on budget.
The manufacturing staff works collaboratively with NGC’s specialists in engineering design, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, tooling, global supply chain, quality assurance and transportation to ensure that they continue to fulfill critical customer requirements with innovation and affordability.
Free for A&D Forum members (exclusive access until March 3), $40 for non-members ($30 after March 4 until March 7). Limited to 20 attendees. Limited to US Citizen and Green Card holders. Registration will close at 8am on Thursday, March 7. Register to attend at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tour-of-northrop-fa-18-assenby-line-south-bay-chapter-tickets-57612025118.
The SB Chapter is sponsored by Moss Adams, California Manufacturing Technology Consulting, and InVista Associates.
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