Manager Engineering Technical Support  – Level 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Manager Engineering Technical Support  – Level 2 to join our team in Gilbert, AZ. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. The Harness Manufacturing Manager is responsible for leading day-to-day operations in the harness manufacturing area, ensuring safe, high-quality, and on-time delivery of current and future program work. This role works closely with program management and customer-facing teams to understand requirements, translate them into executable manufacturing plans, and drive performance to cost and schedule commitments. The manager oversees manufacturing support groups and directly supervises floor managers and technical leads to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs). Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: • Partner with program management and customer teams to understand contractual requirements, delivery milestones, and technical needs for current and future work. • Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, and support to floor managers, leads, and hourly teams. Conduct performance reviews, set goals, and support development plans for direct reports. • Lead daily operations for the harness manufacturing area, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are met. • Other duties as assigned Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree. • Experience in manufacturing or production environment, preferably in aerospace, defense, electronics, or similar complex hardware. • Prior leadership/supervisory experience (e.g., leading a team, cell, or shift) in a production or operations setting. • Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams such as IE, ME, planning, and quality to meet cost and schedule goals. • Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Proven ability to use metrics/KPIs to monitor performance and drive improvement. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in harness/cable manufacturing or related electrical assembly environment. • Experience supporting customer and program teams, including participation in program reviews and status meetings. • Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies. • Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools. • Demonstrated success leading front-line leaders (e.g., supervisors, floor managers, technical leads) As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.   Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site. Northrop Grumman Total Rewards  Primary Level Salary Range: $126,600.00 - $189,800.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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.