Manager Manufacturing Engineering 3 -Active DOD Required

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

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

This position is on-site in Melbourne, FL and cannot be performed remotely due to the nature of the role.

This manager is part of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) to develop and field exciting aeronautics products. They are responsible for ensuring the Manufacturing Engineers have the tools and plan to execute their job.  Assignments and metrics assigned to track team’s progress must be maintained in compliance to performance objectives.  These activities are related to the definition and implementation of all airframe fabrication and assembly processes, including the equipment and standard tools required to ensure product integrity. In this role, the selected candidate will also be the Manufacturing Engineering Program Lead which will include the following responsibilities:

• Manage a team of Manufacturing Engineers, including Managers and Leads, supporting various AS program objectives and requirements across various Sector locations
• Be accountable for all Manufacturing Engineering statement of work assigned to the Program, 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 program 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
• 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 job will require flexible work arrangements using the 9/80 work schedule, phenomenal learning opportunities, educational assistance, 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:

• Bachelor’s Degree AND 7 years of relevant engineering experience in production assembly/fabrication including composites, metallic, coatings application, and/or production manufacturing OR Master's Degree AND 5 years of relevant engineering experience in production assembly/fabrication including composites, metallic, coatings application, and/or production manufacturing
• 3 years of prior management/leadership experience in a related field
• Ability to travel Domestically 10%
• Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation), and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics)
• Current Special Access Program
• 5 years of leadership/management experience
• Program capture execution experience 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
• Experience with developing enhancement processes that improve production shop floor efficiencies.
• Experience in Build to Print (BTP) incorporation of design engineering requirements.
• Prior experience operating in a dynamic environment of increasing production schedules and high delivery rates.
• Experience in Low Observable manufacturing techniques.
• Experience in System Integration and Test equipment and techniques into production lines.
• Prior experience in composite bonded structure and assemblies
• Experience in electrical back shop, cable harness fabrication and testing.

What We Offer:

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a great 401K matching program, and 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees!

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Salary Range: $133,400.00 - $200,200.00

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.