Manager Manufacturing Engineering 3

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Join the Northrop Grumman team on our continued mission to push boundaries and defining possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. The Northrop Grumman Aeronautics (Air) Systems (NGAS) Manufacturing Engineering Homeroom is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager 3 to join our team at Palmdale, CA.

The selected candidate will be responsible for directing activities of the Manufacturing Engineering organization. These activities are related to aircraft systems test. In this role, the selected candidate will also be the Program Manufacturing Engineering focal point for systems test, which will include the following responsibilities:

• Manage a team of Manufacturing Engineers, including Managers and Leads, supporting Systems Test requirements.
• Be accountable for all Manufacturing Engineering statement of work for Systems Test, which includes, but is not limited to, design manufacturing producibility, tooling, work instruction development, on-site and reach back manufacturing support, execution of engineering rotation plans, and support to system integration labs
• Routinely meet with systems test and engineering Executive Leadership, to build strong relationships, and advise and discuss program strategies and execution plans
• Determine and develop staffing profiles and schedules to meet program requirements
• Lead various internal company and external customer audits to assure process compliance and requirements satisfaction
• Establish and harvest team values and culture with focus on employee engagement, diversity, and first-time quality

Manufacturing Engineering Managers for Aeronautics Systems are expected to provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex and difficult problems. The ideal candidate will be able to work individually as well as lead a team of diverse individuals who work tactically towards future strategy and exhibit solid communication skills. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by defining possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 7 years of manufacturing engineering and/or manufacturing technology experience OR Master's Degree with 5 years of manufacturing engineering and/or manufacturing technology experience OR High School Diploma/GED with 11 years of manufacturing engineering and/or manufacturing technology experience
• 3 years’ experience in leadership
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and presentation skills to communicate effectively at all levels of management and to individual contributors
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• An Active, In-Scope, DOD Secret Security Clearance or higher that has been granted / renewed within the last 5 years
• Ability to attain Special Program Access

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of leadership/management experience
• Current Special Program Access
• Program capture execution from EMD through FRP
• A proven track record of developing and implementing strategies for change
• Understanding of Engineering, Tooling, Production, Program Management and GSC Subcontracts processes
• Siemens NX, TeamCenter, SAP, and Manufacturing Execution Systems
• Understanding of Agile principles and related tools; Jira, Confluence
• Experienced in dynamic environments where there may be schedule changes, design changes and validation failures

Salary Range: $145,500 USD - $218,300 USD

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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