Manufacturing Engineering Manager 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) has an opening for a Research, Technology & Products (RT&P) Manager of Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration & Test to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Redondo Beach, CA and is full-time on-site.

As the RT&P MAI&T Deputy, you will report to the Director of the organization responsible for leading a diverse team building and testing space qualified hardware in a dynamic, rapid development environment across a diverse portfolio of programs.

Seeking a proven leader to oversee Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration, and Test (MAI&T) activities with responsibility for technical execution, cost, schedule, and quality performance. This role requires strong cross-functional coordination, risk and opportunity management, and strategic alignment across all facets of execution.

In this role, the selected candidate will:

  Provide leadership and direction to a multi-functional team supporting manufacturing, integration, and test operations
    •    Manage budget responsibilities across direct, indirect, NCTA, and capital funding in support of RT&P programs
    •    Drive common standards and processes while tailoring tools to support the RT&P Operating Unit’s diverse portfolio
    •    Lead risk management activities in collaboration with Program Management and Engineering
    •    Ensure safety culture is upheld through proper training, equipment, and focus
    •    Oversee program and project reviews, IRAD, proposal review/signoff, capital planning, and process improvements
    •    Influence design and verification strategies for affordable MAI&T execution
    •    Support special assignments including technical reviews, proposal efforts, and program audits
    •    Coordinate staffing strategies and skill development with functional homerooms
    •    Champion a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and high performance across diverse teams

Ideal Candidate:

Possesses strong verbal, written, and presentation skills, with experience engaging all levels of the organization. Demonstrated success in leading diverse teams, aligning with strategic objectives, and driving results in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Flexible Schedules:  For example, some roles offer the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in ( STEM) electrical, mechanical, aerospace or systems engineering with 8 years (6 years with a Master’s) of experience within the space and defense industry
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in flight hardware production for space programs
• Comprehensive knowledge of the space industry, coupled with specialized expertise in manufacturing, integration and test 
• Active in-scope DoD Top Secret and SCI clearance, ability to obtain SAP clearances

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience working in a multi-caveat security environment across a portfolio of programs
• Knowledge of and relationships with RT&P internal and external customers
• Briefed to caveats that support current RT&P programs
• Proven ability to cross-train teams and lead execution in billet limited environments
• Knowledge and experience specifying, managing and refurbishing a diverse set of facilities across multiple programs and security caveats

Salary Range: $170,000.00 - $255,000.00

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.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.