Manufacturing Operations Leader - Machining and Testing

Northrop Grumman; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Manager Manufacturing Operations 2 in Mesa, AZ to lead metal parts machining, programming, and live-fire testing. You will oversee scheduling, safety, quality, and cost targets in a low-volume, high-mix environment, directing process development and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires 12+ years in manufacturing operations, with strong data presentation and MRP knowledge. U.S.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience; alternative: BS + 8 years or MS + 6 years

Responsibilities

• Design manufacturing processes and production layouts.
• Develop structured manufacturing instructions and key parameters.
• Collaborate with hourly labor teams on operations and rework.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards.

Skills

Operations management

Machining

Data presentation

Process development

Cost/schedule/performance reporting

Education

BS in engineering/technical field

MS degree

Job description

Northrop Grumman seeks a Manager Manufacturing Operations 2 in Mesa, AZ to lead metal parts machining, programming, and live-fire testing. You will oversee scheduling, safety, quality, and cost targets in a low-volume, high-mix environment, directing process development and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires 12+ years in manufacturing operations, with strong data presentation and MRP knowledge. U.S.