Manager Engineering Technical Support – Level 1

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

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA, seeks a Manager Engineering Technical Support - Level 1 to lead a hands-on manufacturing team in the Precision Assembly area. The role is 100% onsite with responsibilities spanning prototype testing, fabrication, and process improvements.

Required: Bachelor's with 5+ years of experience or Master's with 3+ years, plus ability to obtain SCI clearance and lift up to 50 lbs. 10% travel optional, shift flexibility expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience or Master's with 3 years of professional experience.
• Experience using MS office tools and other software.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and executing processes.
• Ability to obtain In-Scope SCI clearance access.
• Ability to work off shifts, 2nd shift, rotating shifts, and overtime when necessary.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of duties assisting mechanical engineers in the development of mechanical and electromechanical engineering designs, tests, fabrications, modifications, assemblies and components.
• Drafts detailed drawings for fabrication.
• Devices, fabricates, and assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies.
• Sets up and tests complete prototype units and subassemblies under operational conditions.
• Analyzes data and recommends modifications to components or test procedure to meet desired specifications.
• Lead multiple teams of technicians to be successful in their assigned builds meeting cost and schedule

Skills

MS Office

Process development

Data analysis

Team leadership

Shift work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

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.

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Manager Engineering Technical Support - Level 1 to join the team in Redondo Beach, CA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Mechanical Systems and Structures (MS&S) Department working in the Precision Assembly manufacturing area. The candidate will lead a hands-on manufacturing team responsible for composite and metallic mechanical structures, mirror bonding, precision assembly and light precision fabrication.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs a variety of duties assisting mechanical engineers in the development of mechanical and electromechanical engineering designs, tests, fabrications, modifications, assemblies and components.
• Drafts detailed drawings for fabrication.
• Devices, fabricates, and assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies.
• Sets up and tests complete prototype units and subassemblies under operational conditions.
• Analyzes data and recommends modifications to components or test procedure to meet desired specifications.
• Lead multiple teams of technicians to be successful in their assigned builds meeting cost and schedule

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience or Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience using MS office tools and other software.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and executing processes.
• Ability to obtain In-Scope SCI clearance access.
• Ability to work off shifts, 2nd shift, rotating shifts, and overtime when necessary.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related field
• Experience standing up new operating processes or working through the Root cause corrective action process
• Experience managing a team
• Active In-Scope SCI clearance access or ability to obtain one.
• Experience working in the space or aerospace industry

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.