Facilities Engineering Manager 3

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 263,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Manager Facilities Engineering 3 to lead the Palmdale facilities team onsite. You will oversee maintenance, ensure code compliance, and drive improvements across HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems using Maximo CMMS.

Candidates should have a strong background in facility operations, leadership experience, and the ability to coordinate with engineering, production, and safety teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required with significant facility operations experience.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, vacuum systems, or similar systems.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance; willingness to work weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise facilities managers and maintenance staff.
• Plan and prioritize maintenance work to minimize downtime.
• Ensure code compliance and safety across site infrastructure.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and training programs.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities operations

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Maximo CMMS

MS Office

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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, and have fun along the way. 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. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Manager Facilities Engineering 3 to join our team onsite in Palmdale, CA. At Palmdale, the mission is tangible, the momentum is real, and the opportunity to make an impact has never been greater. Our Palmdale site and Facilities team are growing in support of the Warfighter and the critical missions happening right here in Palmdale, across a campus where Northrop Grumman now occupies approximately 97% of Plant 42 and more than 5.5 million square feet. This is a chance to lead with purpose in an environment defined by integrity, accountability, collaboration, and innovation, while helping shape the future of a site that continues to expand in size, complexity, and strategic importance. With more buildings and infrastructure coming online over the next four years, this high visibility role offers the opportunity to grow alongside the business and help lead an increasingly broad and impactful organization. There is no better time and no better place for career growth than Palmdale Facilities.

Essential Functions

• Lead, manage, and supervise Facilities managers of various trades, crafts, vendors, and contractors responsible for maintaining and repairing facilities Numerical Control Machinery, Autoclaves, Climate Control Environments, Automated Equipment, Programmable Control Systems, Plant Air Compressors, Low Pressure Boilers, and Tank Lines
• Set priorities, perform forecasting, and allocate resources to complete all repairs and projects related to corrective maintenance tasks, while minimizing equipment downtime
• Lead, manage & supervise Facilities maintenance planners to ensure all maintenance work is planned and prioritized to ensure site success.
• Support building infrastructure maintenance with multi-shift managers & personnel, addressing plumbing, electrical, HVAC, equipment controls programming (BMS – Building Management System), remote monitoring systems, and general maintenance
• Ensure code compliance for operations equipment and buildings, addressing recurring maintenance needs
• Ensure code compliance for operations equipment and buildings recurring maintenance needs
• Utilizes Maximo computerized maintenance management system to schedule, track and report on equipment and infrastructure maintenance, service requests/work orders and trouble calls; ensure all maintenance team employees are following established practices for updating and using Maximo
• Establish Preventative Maintenance scope and frequency for all new equipment. Continuously review existing plans for accuracy and best practice
• Apply focused approach on coordination and consistent protocols around training and development for our Facilities personnel; ranging from standard orientation and onboarding to coordination of training / train the trainer model for processes, tools, and roles
• Strong leaders capable of pulling together effective meetings/reviews with peers and stakeholders to collect feedback, assess gaps, and define best practices
• Excellent communication skills required
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Must either have a bachelor’s degree and 9 years’ experience in facility operations or a master’s degree with 7 years’ experience in facility operations or a PhD and 5 years of experience in facility operations or four additional years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Working knowledge of one or more of the following, hydraulics, pneumatics, vacuum systems, compressors, tempered water systems, steam production, wastewater systems, high voltage systems etc.
• Availability and willingness to work any shift including some weekends as required
• Ability to provide sound judgment to ensure overall safety, quality and efficiency of the department
• Experience using Microsoft Word and MS Office
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Secret Clearance
• Experience working with factory maintenance, electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, utility systems
• Experience with assembly and composite manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated hands‑on mechanical aptitude
• Experience with Lean manufacturing techniques
• Experience leading a team of infrastructure and production equipment maintenance staff
• Ability to plan, schedule and follow up on assigned work progress
• Ability to cover weekends on call and respond as required for unplanned events
• Familiar with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as Maximo,
• Industrial Maintenance, Professional Engineer, Supervision or Journeyman certification is a plus

Primary Level Salary Range: $175,400.00 - $263,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.