Manufacturing Ops Lead - Precision Machining & Testing

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 115,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Manager Manufacturing Operations 2 in Mesa, AZ. The role oversees metal parts machining, programming, and live fire testing, leading process development and ensuring safe, on-time delivery within cost targets.

You will manage a team, drive continuous improvement, and interact with executives on schedule and performance. Must be a US citizen and able to obtain ATF clearance.

Qualifications

• 12 years' experience in operations; engineering/technical degree accepted.
• Experience managing a production environment with machining.
• Proven ability to present complex data to executive staff.
• US citizen and ability to obtain ATF clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design manufacturing processes and production layouts.
• Develop structured manufacturing instructions and parameters.
• Lead manufacturing teams and coordinate with QA.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and meet budgets and performance targets.

Skills

Operations management

Data presentation

Machining

MRP fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

MS in Engineering

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Manager Manufacturing Operations 2 in Mesa, AZ. The role oversees metal parts machining, programming, and live fire testing, leading process development and ensuring safe, on-time delivery within cost targets.

You will manage a team, drive continuous improvement, and interact with executives on schedule and performance. Must be a US citizen and able to obtain ATF clearance.