RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager Manufacturing Engineering 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our strike organization. This leadership role is located in Palmdale, CA.
The Manager Manufacturing Engineer 3 will be leading multi-disciplined teams supporting multiple projects to ensure processes and procedures are maintained and in compliance, as well as meeting quality, cost, and schedule targets to ensure program performance and customer satisfaction. Automation 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, which will include the following responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Manager will lead and provide oversight and guidance to management team to ensure program objectives specific to quality, cost, schedule, and customer satisfaction targets are met.
- Manager will be responsible for domestic and international supplier management of Automation Major sub suppliers.
- Managing relationships with external suppliers ensures they meet Cost, schedule, technical and quality requirements.
- Determine and develop staffing profiles and schedules to meet program requirements
- Assisting GSC to negotiate contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and conditions.
- Manager will partner with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and eliminate bottlenecks and improve throughput
- Manager will ensure automation solutions are integrated seamlessly into existing manufacturing process.
- Monitoring the progress of Automation projects and addressing any issues that may impact cost schedule or quality.
- The manager will be responsible for the development of long-range plans and strategies to provide the most affordable Automation projects and services in the industry.
- Manager will be responsible for risk management across the Various projects or Statement of Work. Ability to recognize and capture program changes via EVMS system, Tool Change Control Board (TCCB) and program RIO (Risk and Opportunity) management system.
- Manager will have Cost Account Manager (CAM) responsibility to program automation activities and will ensure compliance to EVMS for applicable direct & indirect budgets.
- Identify and develop staffing/skills requirements, forecasts, and training plans. Manager will be responsible for sourcing key technical talent to ensure success of the program/functional goals.
- Responsible for formulating capital asset plans and strategies to build a sustainable Automation Engineering, Integration and Offload team(s).
- Partnering with site leadership to help develop executive planning and strategic vision that help achieve sector business goals & objectives.
- Responsible to collaborate with other Aeronautics Systems Tooling /Automation management to develop consistent process and procedures to help drive affordability and ensure the deployment of best practices across the site/sector.
- Manager will be working in a highly dynamic fast-paced environment.
- Manager will be responsible for fostering a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence and innovations within internal teams and influencing external suppliers
- Manager will Lead various internal company and external customer audits to assure process compliance and requirements satisfaction
This position will offer 1st shift, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success:operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others
Basic Qualifications:
- Must have a Bachelor’s Degree (STEM) AND 7 years of engineering experience in production assembly/fabrication including composites, metallic, coatings application, and/or production manufacturing OR Master's Degree (STEM) AND 5 years of engineering experience in production assembly/fabrication including composites, metallic, coatings application, and/or production manufacturing
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) Degree required
- Must have 3 years of prior management/leadership experience in related field
- Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance (US Citizenship required) as well as the ability to obtain and maintain Program Special Access
- 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- Supervisory and/or Management experience in managing teams, with an emphasis on automation systems, tooling, manufacturing, assembly lines, and implementing technology into a production environment.
- Understanding of Engineering, Automation, PLC Programing and Controls Systems, NC programing, Tooling, Production, Program Management and GSC Subcontracts processes
- Experience in composite manufacturing automation, automated drilling and fastening systems, robotic material handling, automated inspection technologies, tooling automation, assembly line automation, autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), digital work instructions and smart factory initiatives
- Experience in Project Management and execution of large scale, integrated projects across multiple functions and organizations.
- Experience in supplier management
- Demonstrated financial management skills including development and control of budgets, schedules, Estimate at completion (EAC) and the ability to recognize and capture program budgets
- Experienced in dynamic environments where there may be schedule changes, design changes and validation failures
- A proven track record of developing and implementing strategies for change
- Experience in data analytics and process monitoring
- Experience in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Must possess excellent leadership, oral and interpersonal communications skills.
- Siemens, NX, TeamCenter, SAP, NC Programing and Manufacturing Execution Systems
Primary Level Salary Range: $159,500.00 - $239,300.00
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.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
