Manager Manufacturing Engineering 2 - Baltimore, MD

VetJobs; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 127,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Baltimore, MD seeks a Manager Manufacturing Engineering 2 to lead the AIMS manufacturing cell, overseeing fabrication of printed wiring boards, manifolds and backplanes for RF hardware, and guiding process development.

The role requires strong leadership, 8+ years in manufacturing/management, and the ability to coordinate with area management, suppliers, and customers. On-site role with security clearance requirements and 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related STEM area with 8 years of relevant experience (6 years with MS).
• Experience in development of Electronic Products or Mechanical Assemblies and Manufacturing Processes.
• Minimum 3 years of prior Program, People, Project Management or Leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Personnel management duties including career development, employee engagement, time approval, staffing, yearly reviews, and related activities.
• Oversight of direct report's work on projects developing or maintaining Manufacturing Processes within AIMS.
• Process ownership for product and process development including producibility, affordability, quality, technology roadmaps.
• Brief upper management, project management and customers on process technology, product issues and status.
• Work with area management, SMEs, suppliers to troubleshoot and solve issues related to production of AIMS products.
• Support Manufacturing Process development and related activities, including technology roadmaps.
• Collaborate with manufacturing team to clarify quotations and deliverables and promote knowledge transfer.
• Plan and coordinate capital equipment and process development projects and budgets.
• Communicate effectively across disciplines to solve complex issues.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

People management

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

High School/GED

Job description

Job Description

Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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 Mission Systems Manufacturing Organization is seeking a Manager 2, Manufacturing Engineering to join the Operations Engineering Leadership Team.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Operations Engineering Leadership Team with functional management responsibilities, focused on producing world class products in the Advanced Interconnects and Multilayer Solutions (AIMS) manufacturing cell. AIMS is committed to the rapid development, manufacture, and delivery of leading-edge discriminating products, utilizing advances in organic materials, technology, and processing to meet or exceed customer expectations.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will lead a team that fabricates printed wiring boards, manifolds, and backplanes for next generation RF hardware in AIMS.

Roles And Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Personnel management duties including supporting career development, employee engagement, time approval, staffing, yearly reviews, and all other related activities
• Oversight of direct report's work on various projects developing or maintaining Manufacturing Processes within AIMS, providing superior overall customer satisfaction in all cases
• Serving as the process owner for AIMS Product & Process development- including all aspects of producibility, affordability, quality, technology roadmaps, and related activities
• Brief upper management, project management and customers, as required, on process technology, product issue resolution, personnel development plans and status, organization issues/progress, etc.
• Work with area management, subject matter experts, suppliers, etc. (as required) to quickly and efficiently troubleshoot and solve issues related to the production of AIMS Products
• Support Manufacturing Process development, including all aspects of producibility, affordability, quality, technology roadmaps, and related activities
• Collaborate with manufacturing team members to ensure clarity of quotations and deliverables as well as promote knowledge transfer
• Work with area management, subject matter experts, suppliers, etc. (as required) to quickly and efficiently troubleshoot and solve issues related to the machined assemblies
• Support the planning, coordinating of capital equipment and process development projects and financial budgets
• The chosen candidate will be a well-organized, enthusiastic individual with strong interpersonal and written communication skills and a passion for people, innovation, and excellence. She/he will also have the ability to communicate effectively with multiple disciplines to solve complex issues.

Auto req ID

482861BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Basic Qualifications for the Manager Manufacturing Engineering 2:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related STEM area and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, management, project management (or a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, management, project management with an MS degree)
• Experience in development of Electronic Products or Mechanical Assemblies and Manufacturing Processes
• A minimum of 3 years of Prior Program, People, Project Management or Leadership experience
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
• US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications For The Manager Manufacturing Engineering 2

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or other related STEM area
• Experience with microelectronics manufacturing or detailed design experience
• Experience as a Process or Project Lead
• Experience with radar products and components
• Manufacturing Engineering Management experience
• Current, Active Top Secret Clearance
• Experience with the fabrication processes of printed wiring boards, manifolds, and backplanes for RF hardware

Experience With MIL-STD And Space Class Hardware Requirements

• Manufacturing engineering experience including process control and control plan development
• Six Sigma Black belt/Green belt certification from an accredited program
• Direct career experience working in a represented manufacturing workforce environment

Primary Level Salary Range: $127,100.00 - $190,700.00

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.

City*

Baltimore

State*

Maryland

Job_Category

Engineering

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

Northrop Grumman