Director of Manufacturing Engineering — Lead Production & Test

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 185,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Engineering for the San Diego, CA area. The role oversees manufacturing and testing of complex Communications & Networking Systems, driving cost, quality, and schedule adherence.

It requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration with various internal teams. The position emphasizes continuous improvement, producibility, and testability considerations across the product lifecycle, with significant travel and a competitive

Qualifications

• Experience leading broad organizations within cost and schedule.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems with structured evaluation.
• Strong communication and change management skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct manufacturing and testing of complex systems within scope, cost, and schedule.
• Drive continuous improvement and KPI-driven performance.
• Lead staffing and talent development for professional roles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements.
• Develop strategic investment roadmaps for manufacturing and test strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

MRP

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Engineering for the San Diego, CA area. The role oversees manufacturing and testing of complex Communications & Networking Systems, driving cost, quality, and schedule adherence.

It requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration with various internal teams. The position emphasizes continuous improvement, producibility, and testability considerations across the product lifecycle, with significant travel and a competitive