GSE & Tooling Manufacturing Manager - Secret Clearance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA, seeks a Manager General Manufacturing 1 to lead the Ground Support Equipment (GSE) team, directing maintenance, tooling, and processes to achieve operational excellence. You will mentor staff, plan workloads, and drive continuous improvement across a diverse project portfolio.

The role requires a US Secret Clearance, 5 years of related experience (or a BS with 1 year) and 1 year of leadership.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma / G.E.D. and 5 years of related professional/military experience in general manufacturing and/or tooling/production.
• Must have an active U.S Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.
• Must have 1 year of prior management/leadership experience.
• Bachelor of Science Degree and a minimum of 5 years of Aircraft Manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of non-exempt employees, who are 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, T.O’s 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

Manufacturing

Team supervision

Education

High School Diploma / G.E.D.

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA, seeks a Manager General Manufacturing 1 to lead the Ground Support Equipment (GSE) team, directing maintenance, tooling, and processes to achieve operational excellence. You will mentor staff, plan workloads, and drive continuous improvement across a diverse project portfolio.

The role requires a US Secret Clearance, 5 years of related experience (or a BS with 1 year) and 1 year of leadership.