Manager Engineering Technical Support 1 - Machining (2nd Shift)

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA, is seeking a Manager Engineering Technical Support 1 - Machining to lead machining and fabrication for space programs. You will oversee cross-functional teams, manage cost and schedule commitments, and ensure quality through the 2nd shift.

This role involves large-scale fabrication, tooling, and flight hardware delivery. The ideal candidate has strong leadership, aerospace experience, and the ability to obtain SCI/Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years in a technical role, or equivalent.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing, operations, or assembly environment.
• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance OR SCI access.
• Must be able to work 2nd shift (3:30 pm-12 am).

Responsibilities

• Leading high profile teams that innovate new solutions and resolve fabrication issues for low volume high complexity space and air products.
• Collaborating with 1st Shift Section Managers and Sub-Project Managers on quality, schedule, and cost goals. Ensuring priorities are continued through 2nd shift in all manufacturing facilities to deliver value and ensure schedules of customer base are met.
• Managing a section within the larger organizational unit, setting & operating to objectives & providing guidance to subordinates based on goals, objectives, company policy, and performance.
• Building a culture that empowers and motivates team performance, establishing functional shared accountability with the programs and new business pursuits.
• Promoting mentoring throughout the team and the development of shop leads.
• Working closely with the Department Managers and fellow section managers to define and implement the department strategy.
• Promoting the Space Systems vision and principles in their area of responsibility.
• Staffing critical skills and developing retention strategies.
• Setting goals and providing performance feedback.
• Managing indirect and capital budgets.
• Promoting metrics-based management across the organization.
• Candidate should be technically diverse in multiple disciplines of manufacturing and assembly.
• Develop and manage process improvement and affordability initiatives to improve quality performance, reduce cost, and drive on-time delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

High School Diploma/G.E.D

Tools

MS Office

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

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.

Manager Engineering Technical Support 1 - Machining

for our Manufacturing Execution directorate to aid across various programs in Redondo Beach, CA.

This position is responsible for managing piece parts and sub-assemblies’ fabrication to all space programs. The position requires intimate knowledge of machining and fabrication needs, capabilities, processes, and spans. The position requires cross-function collaboration to support significant emergent program requests to support priority adjudication. Responsible deliveries include cost, schedule and quality commitments, tool liaison support, staffing, design input, and producibility review. Hardware support from initial concepts through development, engineering models, and flight product delivery.

The role consists of the machine shop, large-scale fabrication shop, space hardware fabrication, tooling, and walk-in quick turnaround jobs. Please note, this role will be supporting 2nd shift (3:30 pm-12 am).

Responsibilities Include

• Leading high profile teams that innovate new solutions and resolve fabrication issues for low volume high complexity space and air products.
• Collaborating with 1st Shift Section Managers and Sub-Project Managers on quality, schedule, and cost goals. Ensuring priorities are continued through 2nd shift in all manufacturing facilities to deliver value and ensure schedules of customer base are met.
• Managing a section within the larger organizational unit, setting & operating to objectives & providing guidance to subordinates based on goals, objectives, company policy, and performance.
• Building a culture that empowers and motivates team performance, establishing functional shared accountability with the programs and new business pursuits.
• Promote mentoring throughout the team and the development of shop leads.
• Working closely with the Department Managers and fellow section managers to define and implement the department strategy.
• Promoting the Space Systems vision and principles in their area of responsibility.
• Staffing critical skills and developing retention strategies.
• Setting goals and providing performance feedback.
• Managing indirect and capital budgets.
• Promoting metrics-based management across the organization.
• Candidate should be technically diverse in multiple disciplines of manufacturing and assembly.
• Develop and manage process improvement and affordability initiatives to improve quality performance, reduce cost, and drive on-time delivery.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 5 years of experience in a technical role OR Master's Degree plus 3 years of experience in a technical role OR High School Diploma/G.E.D plus 9 years of experience in a technical role
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing, operations, or assembly environment
• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance OR SCI access
• Must be able to work 2nd shift (3:30 pm-12 am).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in STEM (Science Technology Engineering or Math) or MBA
• Prior functional management experience in a position responsible for staffing, processes, and/or products
• Machine shop management experience for space products
• Broad understanding of Space Systems programs
• Proficient in MS Office tools
• Proven strong communication and leadership skills in a team environment
• Active Top Secret clearance or SCI access.

As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $121,000.00 - $181,600.00

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.