Manager Manufacturing Engineering 2

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Annual bonuses

Long term incentives

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Palmdale, CA is seeking an Automation Manufacturing Engineering Manager 2 to guide tooling and automated production initiatives. The role combines leadership with hands-on engineering in a dynamic aerospace manufacturing environment.

The candidate will manage a team supporting drilling, painting, robotics, AGVs, and advanced automation, driving availability and continuous improvement across production systems.

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor's Degree in STEM and 5+ years of related engineering experience in tooling/production environments or a Master’s with 3+ years, focusing on tooling, composites, metals, coatings, and automation.
• Must have 2+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Experience with CAD tools (NX/Teamcenter/CATIA/SolidWorks) and large-scale tooling projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production availability of all automated equipment.
• Ensure performance, sustainment, and continuous improvement of tooling and processes.
• Lead engineers responsible for drilling robots, painting robots, AGVs, and other automated technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Automation

Robotics

CBA/ROI analysis

EVMS experience

DoD clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's Degree in STEM

Tools

CAD experience

PLC programming

Machine controls

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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 Aerospace Systems sector is seeking an Automation Manufacturing Engineering Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Palmdale, CA, where technology and teamwork come together.

The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Tooling organization, working collaboratively while promoting a positive and proactive teamwork environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the daily production availability of all automated equipment.
• Responsible for the performance, status, sustainment, and continuous improvement of both equipment and processes.
• Lead and manage a team of engineers responsible for a wide range of automated production processes such as drilling robots, painting robots, automated guided vehicles, and various automated technologies.
• Establish and sustain the maximum availability of production automation through planned maintenance, optimization, and event recovery.
• Organize a broad range of specialized training for engineering and production operation personnel.
• Use advanced programming and analysis tools to maintain the Automation organizations body of knowledge, establish role and responsibility requirements, recognize strengths and opportunities in employee competency, and foster team development events.
• Determine proper staffing requirements, resource assignments, and sustain a staff of individuals to ensure our charter and customers goals are realized.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) AND 5 years of related engineering experience in tooling, assembly / fabrication lines including composites, metallic, coatings application, production manufacturing operations, and implementing technology into a production environment OR a Master’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) AND 3 years of related engineering experience in tooling, assembly / fabrication lines including composites, metallic, coatings application, production manufacturing operations, and implementing technology into a production environment
• Must have 2 years of leadership or management experience
• Experience with CAD (e.g., NX, Teamcenter, CATIA, SolidWorks)
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale tooling initiatives for complex hardware (structures, assembles, or propulsion).
• Knowledge of composite fabrication and tooling, concepts.
• Must have the ability to obtain DoD secret clearance and Special program access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Assembly automation experience, troubleshooting design and installation experience.
• Knowledge of composite fabrication and tooling, concepts.
• Experience designing in 3D CAD e.g., CATIA, NX, CREO etc.
• Firm understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-up
• Project Management skills (proposal creation, scheduling, budget tracking)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project)
• Ability to interface/communicate with multiple levels of leadership, clients, and vendors
• Understanding of Coordination of design and fabrication requirements for tools and fixtures with customers, both internal and external
• Collaborate with key stakeholders - Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities, Tooling Quality, and Production teams to negotiate requirements, develop proposals, manage requirements deliverables, and ensure compliance with company and state standards
• Proven ability to manage cross-functions programs, balancing cost, schedule, and performance.
• Experience within the aerospace, automotive, or production related industry and/or with automated systems/machines
• Experience in the development, capture, and execution of R&D technology capabilities
• Experience assessing maturity of new technology for transition to production
• Experience with authoring proposals, technical documents, and procedures
• Program management experience and PMP certification
• Experience providing innovative techniques focused on improving product designs and tooling assemblies or equipment
• The ability to demonstrate project management skills and problem-solving skills while supporting multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with drilling, CNC, and advanced manufacturing technologies
• Experience with statistical analysis / green belt Six Sigma
• Certification with using earned value management system (EVMS) for tracking project financials
• Experience with machine controls, electrical theory, PLC ladder logic
• Experience with robotics and robotic programing
• Understanding and experience with CBA/ROI analysis and justification
• Current and active DOD Secret or Top-Secret Clearance
• Current Program Special

Benefits and Compensation

• We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.
• 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.

Primary Level Salary Range: $133,100.00 - $199,700.00

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.

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.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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.