Manager Manufacturing Engineering 2 - Active DoD Secret Clearance Required

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Operations organization.  

The selected candidate will lead a team of manufacturing engineers and production planners supporting non-recurring engineering planning for aircraft manufacturing (composite layup, cure, machining, assembly, metallic assembly, and subsystems).   

This leadership position is located at our Clearfield, Utah facility.  

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of engineers and production planners that will support ME functions including, but not limited to: work instruction creation and maintenance, shop floor support, RCCA plan development, NRE tasks, process improvements and development
• Provide guidance to the team regarding business processes, best practices, and output metrics for work instructions and associated documentation
• Drive timely and clearly communicated decisions and recommendations
• Interface with supporting departments to ensure program needs are met for non-recurring engineering deliveries
• Identify process improvements, captures feedback from Operations, and incorporates into the planning process

The selected candidate should steadfastly push self and others to achieve program goals, feel comfortable providing customer overviews and presentations, and be an advocate for a safe and professional work environment.  Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in diverse circumstances with the ability to anticipate roadblocks, as well as, be comfortable in an environment that provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments to key talent in the organization

As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to

change.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline and 9 years of experience in aerospace or aviation manufacturing; OR 7 years with a Master's Degree; OR 4 years with a PhD
• Active DoD Secret Clearance investigated within the last 6 years
• Ability to obtain and maintain special program access prior to commencement of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Special Program Access
• Prior experience leading or managing engineers or production planners
• Experience with aircraft composites layup, cure curing, trim, or bonded assembly
• Understanding of configuration management best practices
• Prior experience writing manufacturing planning in an aerospace environment
• Strong experience with aerospace business systems (SAP, CostPoint, Teamcenter, MRP software, ERP software)
• Experience in leadership of teams in resolving complex technical issues
• Experience in NX 11 or higher  

What We Offer:

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a great 401K matching program, and 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees!

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