Manager Machining Manufacturing 1 - Second Shift

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Elkton, MD seeks a 2nd Shift Manufacturing Manager to lead the Machine Shop and Metal Parts Inspection teams.

The role manages 5–12 machinists, ensuring safe, on-time, and budget-compliant output while enforcing policies and regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates have 8–10 years in a machine shop with CNC and conventional machines, 3+ years in leadership, and knowledge of GD&T, PES tools, and Lean principles.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years in a machine shop with CNC and conventional machines
• 3+ years in a leadership or supervisory role
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Self-starter with ability to lead and motivate
• Experience with Lean Performance Enterprise System tools
• Strong written and verbal interpersonal skills
• Past experience estimating machining hours and determining processes
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance (US citizenship)

Responsibilities

• Lead the Machine Shop and support the Metal Parts Inspection teams on 2nd shift (5–12 people)
• Ensure scheduled work is completed safely, on time, and within budget
• Uphold company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

Skills

Machine shop operations

Leadership

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance

Microsoft Office

Self-motivation

Lean PES tools

Estimating machining hours

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ISO 9001

Job description

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 Innovation Systems

Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures.

Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY, Palm Beach Gardens, FL and San Jose, CA.

Elkton, Maryland location is seeking a 2nd Shift Manufacturing Manager to lead our Machine Shop and support our Metal Parts Inspection teams. The candidate will be responsible for machinists, and oversight of other operations on the 2nd shift as needed. This position will lead 5-12 people. The supervisor will be responsible for ensuring that scheduled work is completed safely, on time, and within budget. Other responsibilities will include ensuring that all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements are being followed.

Basic Requirements

• 8-10 years of working experience in a machine shop and a good understanding of CNC and conventional machines
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance
• Proficient in Microsoft office
• Must be a self-starter and possess the skills necessary to lead and motivate others, achieving results in a timely manner
• Demonstrated process improvement experience and knowledge of our Lean Performance Enterprise System (PES) tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• Must have past experience in estimating machining hours and identifying rough and finish machine processes.
• Able to obtain a Secret Clearance, which US citizenship is a requirement

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5 axis machining experience
• Additive Manufacturing experience
• Familiar with ISO 9001 standards and requirements
• Understanding of SPC
• Active secret clearance

This position falls under a Federal Explosives License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for this location. Candidates hired into this role will be required to complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval to be a possessor.

Primary Level Salary Range: $95,400.00 - $143,200.00

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.

Job Category: Manufacturing and Production