Manufacturing Engineer Manager - Level 1

0909 SP - Orbital Space Systems; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector seeks a Manufacturing Engineer Manager – Level1 in Dulles, VA to lead a team of ten engineers, combining hands-on engineering with functional management. The role is 100% onsite with a 9/80 schedule and non-telecommute requirements.

The candidate will drive electromechanical assembly methods, design-for-test considerations, and continual process improvements while coordinating across functions to meet schedule, cost, and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with experience in manufacturing engineering and process control.

Responsibilities

• Act as a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer for assigned programs, drafting and reviewing work instructions, managing non-conformance dispositions and engineering change requests, and conducting peer reviews to meet daily operational needs.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Process control

Control-plan development

Scheduling

Microsoft Project

DFM/DFX

Tooling design

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5 years experience

Master's degree + 3 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job 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.

Role Overview

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Manager – Level1 to join our team in Dulles, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. This Manager position will lead a team of ten Manufacturing Engineers supporting avionic circuit card production. The role arises from recent growth and will combine functional management with hands on engineering leadership. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Responsibilities

• Act as a hands‑on Manufacturing Engineer for assigned programs, drafting and reviewing work instructions, managing non‑conformance dispositions and engineering change requests, and conducting peer reviews to meet daily operational needs.
• Process Leadership: Collaborates with cross‑functional teams to develop, validate, and continuously improve electromechanical assembly methods, emphasizing DFM, shift‑left, manufacturing readiness, cost‑effectiveness, and quality.
• Automation & Tooling: Champion technical innovations, from business case through pilot testing to production deployment.
• Project & Capital Management: Plan, budget, and execute equipment and process‑development projects, ensuring schedule and cost targets are met.
• Team Development: Mentor engineers, coordinate training, and foster cross‑functional expertise (design‑for‑test, test readiness, triage).
• Operational Support: Troubleshoot assembly issues with suppliers, area management, and subject‑matter experts; oversee qualification of new equipment.
• Performance Oversight: Conduct staffing, performance reviews, knowledge‑management activities, and report progress to senior leadership and customers.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience.
• No clearance required to start People or project‑leadership experience.
• Demonstrated background in manufacturing engineering, process control, and control‑plan development, preferably in electromechanical assemblies.
• Proficiency with scheduling, earned‑value tracking, and budgeting tools (e.g., Microsoft Project).
• Knowledge of surface‑mount technology, selective soldering, stencil design, vapor‑phase reflow, cleaning, and test processes; experience designing mechanical tooling for both manual and automated assembly.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+years developing electronic/mechanical products and manufacturing processes.
• Hands‑on experience in a represented manufacturing workforce environment.
• As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.

Benefits and Compensation

NorthropGrumman TotalRewards Primary Level Salary Range: $110,000.00–$165,000.00

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.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.