Manager Manufacturing Engineering 3

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Palmdale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA, seeks a Manager Manufacturing Engineering 3 to lead a growing team on advanced manufacturing assembly lines. The role offers budget responsibility and direct oversight of 60–90 engineers plus 4–6 engineering managers, driving process improvements and alignment with program goals.

The position requires strategic leadership, hands-on process development, and a track record in aerospace manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of engineering experience in production assembly/fabrication (including composites, metallic, coatings) OR Master’s degree with 5 years of engineering experience.
• 3 years of prior management experience in related field.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance (US Citizenship required) and ability to obtain Program Special Access.

Responsibilities

• Designs manufacturing processes, procedures and layouts for assemblies and material handling.
• Optimizes plant layout by arranging machines for maximum efficiency.
• Defines operation sequences and fabrication procedures for tools and equipment.
• Adapts designs to factory conditions and inspects machinery performance.
• Develops processes applicable to statistical process control.
• Guides engineering on design concepts to utilize equipment effectively.
• Ensures processes comply with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Management experience

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Aircraft scheduling

Composite fabrication

Manufacturing processes

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager Manufacturing Engineering 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Manufacturing Engineering organization. This leadership role is located in Palmdale, CA.

The Manager Manufacturing Engineer 3 will support the requirements of an expanding and technologically diverse manufacturing assembly line. The manager will have direct budget responsibility, and day to day Management for approximately 60-90 Engineers and 4-6 Engineering Managers, which will include the following responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Designs manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining and material handling.
• Designs arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive layout.
• Designs sequence of operations and specifies procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment and other functions that affect product performance.
• Adapts machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions. May incorporate inspection and test requirements into the production plan. Inspects performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency, and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality.
• Develops manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control, and may develop those techniques.
• Provides guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
• Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.

This position will offer either 1st shift or 2nd Shift 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. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree AND 7 years of engineering experience in production assembly/fabrication including composites, metallic, coatings application, and/or production manufacturing OR Master's Degree AND 5 years of engineering experience in production assembly/fabrication including composites, metallic, coatings application, and/or production manufacturing
• Must have 3 year of prior management experience in related field
• Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance (US Citizenship required) as well as the ability to obtain and maintain Program Special Access

Preferred Qualifications:

• STEM Degree
• Active Secret Clearance
• Knowledge of aircraft operations, maintenance and aircraft scheduling
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft scheduling
• Technical management experience with expertise in both manufacturing process development and production process engineering
• Special Program Access
• Composite fabrication or assembly experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $159,500.00 - $239,300.00

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.

Benefits:

• 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: Engineering