Senior Manager, Manufacturing Systems & Digital Enablement

Northrop Grumman

El Segundo (CA)

On-site

USD 161,000 - 242,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Manager Manufacturing Systems Engineering 2 for the Advanced Manufacturing Technology group in Palmdale or El Segundo, CA. The role leads a team delivering advanced manufacturing and digital worker solutions to improve efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness.

The position requires a STEM degree with leadership experience, active DoD clearance, and willingness to travel 10–15%.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 9 years of combined technical and leadership experience.
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.
Active DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.
Ability to travel 10–15% of the time.

Responsibilities

Lead a team in development, implementation, and transition of manufacturing systems and process solutions.
Oversee digital worker and manufacturing enablement technologies such as AR/VR, connected worker tools, IIoT, RFID, and data-driven manufacturing.
Collaborate with operations, quality, engineering, and IT to align solutions with production needs.
Manage project scope, cost, and schedule across multiple programs.
Drive innovation and continuous improvement in manufacturing systems and worker-enablement technologies.