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 of producibility with quality and customer satisfaction. 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.
What You'll get to do:
Direct production activities to plan, prepare, issue, and control production schedules, in conjunction with technical and program requirements to meet production/delivery requirements in a fast-paced environment.
Oversee the status of work in process, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that equipment, materials, and services are available, as needed.
Allocate staffing to maximize efficiency, achieve schedule, and target productive yields.
Lead fabrication, assembly, production control, and material services teams
Coordination with cross functional teams across multiple organization including Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering and Business Management to ensure effective communication and coordination.
Lead and optimize manufacturing operations by developing and implementing strategies that enhance productivity, reduce cost, and ensure high-quality product delivery.
Accountable for maintenance of site-specific manufacturing standard operating procedures, work instructions, forms, and instructions/procedures within site MES.
Develop manufacturing proposals & basis-of-estimates (BOEs) for potential contracts.
Build, coach, and mentor a high-performing manufacturing team.
Direct development and implementation of continuous improvement objectives using Least Waste Way Standard Work and eliminating waste to improve safety, ensure quality, meet delivery schedules, and raise morale.
Provide guidance to Design Engineering during drawing reviews regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques; and to identify any manufacturability challenges or changes required ahead of drawing release.
Proactive management of risks, issues, or opportunities relating to cost and schedule performance.
Establish Procedures for calibration and Maintenance of standard tools across Manufacturing as well laboratory management ensuring compliance with ESD and FOD requirements.
The ideal candidate will be able to work individually as well as collaborate with a diverse group of individuals, work tactically, but with an eye towards future strategy, and exhibit solid communication skills while acting as the technical representative voice for manufacturing.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Manufacturing Engineering Manager 2 based out of McClellan, CA.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with 8 years of experience; Master's with 6 years of experience; PhD with 4+ years of experience (4 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
Minimum of 2 years of relevant, direct experience with people or project leadership in manufacturing/production, operations, or engineering.
Experience with SAP and Solumina
Experience with AS9100D requirements
Must be a US Citizen
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance
Project management experience in manufacturing and or engineering
Preferred Qualifications:
A Bachelors in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) field, or a Masters in a STEM field
Experience providing innovative techniques focused on improving product designs and tooling assemblies or equipment.
Continuous improvement implementation experiences that include problem solving, and leading project teams to improve flow and standardize processes.
Supervisory/management experience.
Lean Manufacturing Experience
What We Can Offer You –
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Top-Secret Clearance
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience; master's degree and 6 years; PhD and 4+ years; or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree
- At least 2 years of relevant direct experience with people or project leadership in manufacturing, production, operations, or engineering
- Experience with SAP
- Experience with Solumina
- Experience with AS9100D requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance
- Project management experience in manufacturing and/or engineering
- Bachelor's or master's degree in a STEM field
- Experience improving product designs, tooling assemblies, or equipment through innovative techniques
- Continuous improvement experience involving problem solving and project team leadership
- Supervisory or management experience
- Lean manufacturing experience
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.
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What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.






