Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems Manufacturing Organization is seeking a Manager 2, Manufacturing Engineering to join the Operations Engineering Leadership Team.
The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will become part of Northrop Grumman's Operations Engineering Leadership Team with functional management responsibilities, focused on producing world class products in the Advanced Interconnects and Multilayer Solutions (AIMS) manufacturing cell. AIMS is committed to the rapid development, manufacture, and delivery of leading-edge discriminating products, utilizing advances in organic materials, technology, and processing to meet or exceed customer expectations.
The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will lead a team that fabricates printed wiring boards, manifolds, and backplanes for next generation RF hardware in AIMS
Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Personnel management duties including supporting career development, employee engagement, time approval, staffing, yearly reviews, and all other related activities
- Oversight of direct report's work on various projects developing or maintaining Manufacturing Processes within AIMS, providing superior overall customer satisfaction in all cases
- Serving as the process owner for AIMS Product & Process development- including all aspects of producibility, affordability, quality, technology roadmaps, and related activities
- Brief upper management, project management and customers, as required, on process technology, product issue resolution, personnel development plans and status, organization issues/progress, etc.
- Work with area management, subject matter experts, suppliers, etc. (as required) to quickly and efficiently troubleshoot and solve issues related to the production of AIMS Products
- Support Manufacturing Process development, including all aspects of producibility, affordability, quality, technology roadmaps, and related activities
- Collaborate with manufacturing team members to ensure clarity of quotations and deliverables as well as promote knowledge transfer
- Work with area management, subject matter experts, suppliers, etc. (as required) to quickly and efficiently troubleshoot and solve issues related to the machined assemblies
- Support the planning, coordinating of capital equipment and process development projects and financial budgets
The chosen candidate will be a well-organized, enthusiastic individual with strong interpersonal and written communication skills and a passion for people, innovation, and excellence. She/he will also have the ability to communicate effectively with multiple disciplines to solve complex issues.
Basic Qualifications for the Manager Manufacturing Engineering 2:
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related STEM area and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, management, project management (or a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, management, project management with an MS degree)
- Experience in development of Electronic Products or Mechanical Assemblies and Manufacturing Processes
- A minimum of 3 years of Prior Program, People, Project Management or Leadership experience
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
- US Citizenship
Preferred Qualifications for the Manager Manufacturing Engineering 2:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or other related STEM area
- Experience with microelectronics manufacturing or detailed design experience
- Experience as a Process or Project Lead
- Experience with radar products and components
- Manufacturing Engineering Management experience
- Current, Active Top Secret Clearance
- Experience with the fabrication processes of printed wiring boards, manifolds, and backplanes for RF hardware
- Experience with MIL-STD and Space class hardware requirements
- Manufacturing engineering experience including process control and control plan development
- Six Sigma Black belt/Green belt certification from an accredited program
- Direct career experience working in a represented manufacturing workforce environment
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, management, or project management
- At least 6 years of relevant experience with a master's degree
- Experience developing electronic products or mechanical assemblies and manufacturing processes
- At least 3 years of program, people, project management, or leadership experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM field
- Experience with microelectronics manufacturing or detailed design
- Experience as a process or project lead
- Experience with radar products and components
- Manufacturing engineering management experience
- Current active Top Secret clearance
- Experience fabricating printed wiring boards, manifolds, and backplanes for RF hardware
- Experience with MIL-STD and space-class hardware requirements
- Manufacturing engineering experience with process control and control plan development
- Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification from an accredited program
- Career experience working in a represented manufacturing workforce environment
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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