Lead Manufacturing Systems Engineer - Facilities Automation

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Elkton, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 169,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman, Elkton, Maryland, seeks a Staff Manufacturing Systems Engineer to lead manufacturing systems engineering activities across production facilities. The role focuses on advancing munitions-related systems, coordinating with Facilities Engineering, and ensuring designs meet program, safety, and regulatory needs.

The position requires extensive experience in manufacturing systems integration, facility interface definition, and program readiness across multiple MRL phases, with a

Qualifications

• Must have 12+ years of experience and a bachelor’s degree in STEM (or 10+ with a Master’s or 8+ with a PhD).
• Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance, US citizenship is a prerequisite.
• Experience developing manufacturing system requirements and integrating new equipment into production facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing systems engineering activities aligned with long-range strategic plans.
• Define facility utility, infrastructure, and layout needs for new/expanded production cells.
• Coordinate with Facilities Engineering on design reviews and readiness for new spaces.

Skills

Manufacturing systems

Project management

Facilities coordination

Automation experience

Process controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

MES

PLCs

Job description

Northrop Grumman, Elkton, Maryland, seeks a Staff Manufacturing Systems Engineer to lead manufacturing systems engineering activities across production facilities. The role focuses on advancing munitions-related systems, coordinating with Facilities Engineering, and ensuring designs meet program, safety, and regulatory needs.

The position requires extensive experience in manufacturing systems integration, facility interface definition, and program readiness across multiple MRL phases, with a