Northrop Grumman

Manager Manufacturing Engineering 3

Northrop Grumman$159K — $239K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree plus 7 years or Master's Degree plus 5 years of engineering experience in production assembly/fabrication (composites, metallic, coatings)
  • 3 years of prior management experience in a related field
  • Active DoD Secret security clearance, US Citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Program Special Access
  • STEM Degree preferred

Responsibilities

  • Design manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies and equipment installation.
  • Optimize machine arrangements within plant facilities for maximum efficiency.
  • Specify operations and procedures for tool and equipment fabrication.
  • Adapt designs to production conditions and incorporate inspection requirements.
  • Develop manufacturing processes applicable to statistical process control.
  • Guide engineering design concepts to utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques effectively.
  • Ensure compliance of processes and procedures with regulations.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • 1st or 2nd shift work schedule with every other Friday off
  • Opportunities for learning and exposure to diverse projects and customers
  • A collaborative team environment
  • Health insurance coverage and life/disability insurance
  • Savings plan, paid holidays, and PTO for personal use
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager Manufacturing Engineering 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Manufacturing Engineering organization. This leadership role is located in Palmdale, CA.

The Manager Manufacturing Engineer 3 will support the requirements of an expanding and technologically diverse manufacturing assembly line. The manager will have direct budget responsibility, and day to day Management for approximately 60-90 Engineers and 4-6 Engineering Managers, which will include the following responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Designs manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining and material handling.
  • Designs arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive layout.
  • Designs sequence of operations and specifies procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment and other functions that affect product performance.
  • Adapts machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions. May incorporate inspection and test requirements into the production plan. Inspects performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency, and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality.
  • Develops manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control, and may develop those techniques.
  • Provides guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
  • Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.


This position will offer either 1st shift or 2nd Shift work schedule with every other Friday off, 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 AND 7 years of engineering experience in production assembly/fabrication including composites, metallic, coatings application, and/or production manufacturing OR Master's Degree AND 5 years of engineering experience in production assembly/fabrication including composites, metallic, coatings application, and/or production manufacturing
  • Must have 3 year of prior management 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


Preferred Qualifications:
  • STEM Degree
  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Knowledge of aircraft operations, maintenance and aircraft scheduling
  • Thorough knowledge of aircraft scheduling
  • Technical management experience with expertise in both manufacturing process development and production process engineering
  • Special Program Access
  • Composite fabrication or assembly experience


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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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