Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineering Manager (Space)

Northrop Grumman; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 193,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Engineering (MSE) Manager – Level 3 to lead manufacturing strategy and execution for space vehicles, with primary work in Dulles, VA and Gilbert, AZ. The role involves collaboration across the organization to deliver multiple space vehicles annually.

The candidate will oversee end-to-end programs, manage subcontractors and cost strategies, and drive affordability and producibility improvements while aligning with customer needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science or other relevant STEM area and 10 years or more of related experience OR a Master’s degree and 8 years of related experience.
• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope.
• Related experience includes project or Program management, engineering, capture efforts, supply chain, and/or business management.
• Project lead or integrated program team lead in Production Operations, Design to Cost, Subcontract Management, Full-Rate Production or Supplier sourcing
• Experience with the full lifecycle of aerospace hardware development and builds.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing scope: approval authority for manufacturing-related engineering changes; design ownership/oversight across a product portfolio
• Lead programs end-to-end: manage full development lifecycle including subcontractors/partners, Design-to-Cost (DTC), sourcing, and alternate suppliers
• Drive strategy & growth: build customer relationships; lead Manufacturing Technical Strategy to support proposals
• Define & improve designs: establish design concepts/criteria and engineering for R&D/integration/test; recommend cost- and performance-improving changes
• Enable affordability & producibility: translate state-of-the‑art process capabilities for designers; build cost models and affordability assessments to meet targets
• Plan transitions & execute: coordinate manufacturing site selection and facility transition plans; manage risks/opportunities; develop production strategies across multiple classification and SAP levels

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Supply chain

Business management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering/science

Master’s degree

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Engineering (MSE) Manager – Level 3 to lead manufacturing strategy and execution for space vehicles, with primary work in Dulles, VA and Gilbert, AZ. The role involves collaboration across the organization to deliver multiple space vehicles annually.

The candidate will oversee end-to-end programs, manage subcontractors and cost strategies, and drive affordability and producibility improvements while aligning with customer needs