General Manufacturing Manager - Aerospace GSE & Tooling

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA, is seeking a Manager General Manufacturing 1 to lead a ground support equipment and tooling team. The role focuses on directing non-exempt staff, ensuring maintenance and repair of GSE/Tooling, and driving best practices.

You will mentor technicians, plan work orders, and pursue process improvements while supporting career development. The position offers a 4/10 schedule with a 2nd shift and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus 5 years of related experience OR a Bachelor's degree with 1 year of related experience.
• Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance and Special Program Access.
• Minimum 1 year of prior management/leadership experience.
• Ability to work 1st or 2nd shift.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of non-exempt employees responsible for the maintenance/repair of Ground Support Equipment, Tooling and Special Test Equipment (STE).
• Leads the GSE/Tooling team in executing best practices following PrOP documents, TOs and owner manuals.
• Providing direction and mentorship to the Ground Support Equipment (GSE) mechanics, machine shop and tooling personnel in the GSE/Tooling area.
• Ensures team members receive the required training and prepares the daily work orders in support of overall maintenance of equipment.
• Encourages and provides direction for career development of employees, including educational options for highly motivated employees.
• Provides leadership/direction to ensure all affordability initiatives and opportunities for process improvements are systematically identified, pursued, and supported.
• Ensure proper planning of work scheduled for the machine shop, setting priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Management

DoD Clearance

Shift Work

GSE/Tooling

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA, is seeking a Manager General Manufacturing 1 to lead a ground support equipment and tooling team. The role focuses on directing non-exempt staff, ensuring maintenance and repair of GSE/Tooling, and driving best practices.

You will mentor technicians, plan work orders, and pursue process improvements while supporting career development. The position offers a 4/10 schedule with a 2nd shift and a competitive salary.