Senior Manager, Digital Manufacturing Systems

RiseMe; California (MO); On-site; USD 161,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Manager Manufacturing Systems Engineering 2 to lead a team in the development, deployment, and transition of advanced manufacturing technologies in Palmdale or El Segundo, CA. The role focuses on improving production efficiency, quality, and workforce effectiveness through connected worker solutions and digital manufacturing.

The ideal candidate will drive innovation, manage cross-functional collaboration, and ensure alignment with program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 9 years of combined technical and leadership experience in engineering, aviation, systems engineering, aerospace, or manufacturing/production; OR Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 7 years of combined technical and leadership experience in engineering, aviation, systems engineering, aerospace, or manufacturing/production.
• Experience leading an engineering team, technical team, project, or integrated product team.
• Experience with project/program management, including proposal support, scheduling, budget tracking, and execution.
• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance with a periodic reinvestigation or original adjudication date completed within the last 5 years and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.
• Ability to travel 10-15% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in the development, implementation, and transition of manufacturing systems and process solutions for production applications and advanced technologies.
• Oversee digital worker and manufacturing enablement solutions, including digital work instructions, augmented reality/virtual reality, connected worker tools, wearable and mobile devices, edge devices, IIoT, RFID, automation enablement, and data-driven manufacturing capabilities.
• Ensure requirements are incorporated into development plans and evaluate process, system, and tool performance to confirm effectiveness in production environments.
• Identify and address technical, schedule, cost, and quality issues to support achievement of program and contractual objectives.
• Provide leadership in design concepts, technology maturity, manufacturing readiness, and specification compliance to ensure effective use of resources and manufacturing techniques.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project management

Engineering background

Clearance coordination

Education

B.S. in STEM

M.S. in STEM

Tools

Siemens NX

SAP

MES

CPLM

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Manager Manufacturing Systems Engineering 2 to lead a team in the development, deployment, and transition of advanced manufacturing technologies in Palmdale or El Segundo, CA. The role focuses on improving production efficiency, quality, and workforce effectiveness through connected worker solutions and digital manufacturing.

The ideal candidate will drive innovation, manage cross-functional collaboration, and ensure alignment with program