Manufacturing Engineering Manager — Lead & Optimize

0887 DS - Armament Systems; United States; On-site; USD 105,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Manager of Manufacturing Engineering 1 for its Armament Systems unit in Plymouth, MN. You will lead a team of engineers, oversee daily operations, and drive cost, quality, and delivery improvements in a highly regulated environment.

You will require a Bachelor’s in Engineering or STEM and experience with SAP S/4HANA; U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain Secret Clearance are essential. The role emphasizes leadership, safety, and collaboration across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or STEM required.
• Master’s degree in manufacturing/engineering preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily direction and supervision to the Manufacturing Engineering team.
• Manage schedules, budgets, and workflow to meet production goals.
• Advise other managers and exempt staff on manufacturing processes and improvements.
• Ensure timely completion of engineering tasks within budget.
• Lead briefings and technical meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support MRP processes via SAP S/4HANA, Synchrono, and MES Solumina.

Skills

Safety commitment

Root Cause Analysis

Lean manufacturing

SAP S/4HANA

MS Office

Communication

Time management

Big picture thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or STEM

Master’s degree in Manufacturing/Engineering

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Synchrono

MES Solumina

Job description

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Manager of Manufacturing Engineering 1 for its Armament Systems unit in Plymouth, MN. You will lead a team of engineers, oversee daily operations, and drive cost, quality, and delivery improvements in a highly regulated environment.

You will require a Bachelor’s in Engineering or STEM and experience with SAP S/4HANA; U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain Secret Clearance are essential. The role emphasizes leadership, safety, and collaboration across functions.