Manager, Space Manufacturing & Technical Support (2nd Shift)

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

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA, is seeking a Manager Engineering Technical Support 1 - Machining to lead machining and fabrication for space programs. You will oversee cross-functional teams, manage cost and schedule commitments, and ensure quality through the 2nd shift.

This role involves large-scale fabrication, tooling, and flight hardware delivery. The ideal candidate has strong leadership, aerospace experience, and the ability to obtain SCI/Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years in a technical role, or equivalent.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing, operations, or assembly environment.
• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance OR SCI access.
• Must be able to work 2nd shift (3:30 pm-12 am).

Responsibilities

• Leading high profile teams that innovate new solutions and resolve fabrication issues for low volume high complexity space and air products.
• Collaborating with 1st Shift Section Managers and Sub-Project Managers on quality, schedule, and cost goals. Ensuring priorities are continued through 2nd shift in all manufacturing facilities to deliver value and ensure schedules of customer base are met.
• Managing a section within the larger organizational unit, setting & operating to objectives & providing guidance to subordinates based on goals, objectives, company policy, and performance.
• Building a culture that empowers and motivates team performance, establishing functional shared accountability with the programs and new business pursuits.
• Promoting mentoring throughout the team and the development of shop leads.
• Working closely with the Department Managers and fellow section managers to define and implement the department strategy.
• Promoting the Space Systems vision and principles in their area of responsibility.
• Staffing critical skills and developing retention strategies.
• Setting goals and providing performance feedback.
• Managing indirect and capital budgets.
• Promoting metrics-based management across the organization.
• Candidate should be technically diverse in multiple disciplines of manufacturing and assembly.
• Develop and manage process improvement and affordability initiatives to improve quality performance, reduce cost, and drive on-time delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

High School Diploma/G.E.D

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA, is seeking a Manager Engineering Technical Support 1 - Machining to lead machining and fabrication for space programs. You will oversee cross-functional teams, manage cost and schedule commitments, and ensure quality through the 2nd shift.

This role involves large-scale fabrication, tooling, and flight hardware delivery. The ideal candidate has strong leadership, aerospace experience, and the ability to obtain SCI/Top Secret clearance.