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Requisition ID: R10170667

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

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.

A security clearance is not required to apply to or to start this job. The selected candidate will be processed for a security clearance after she/he starts the job.

Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems Manufacturing Organization is seeking a Manager 2, Manufacturing Engineering to join the Operations Engineering Leadership Team.

What's Great About Working for Northrop Grumman:

**Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.

**Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.

**Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.

**Many sites have 9/80 days, telework and flexible scheduling options, plus generous paid time off.

**Northrop Grumman was recognized as one of the world’s most flexible employers by Sustainability Magazine in 2023.

**Northrop Grumman has made the Top 50 list for Diversity Inc. for 14 consecutive years!

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will have functional management responsibilities for approximately 20 Manufacturing Process Engineers who support Final Product Assembly and Integration manufacturing cells. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will manage a team that performs, monitors, and improves assembly processes for electronics and mechanical manufacturing. Objectives will include: leading design for manufacturing and automation; ensuring processes, tools, equipment and work instructions are created and validated to achieve efficient assembly; and supporting assembly personnel in achieving production requirements. This team is also responsible for monitoring and improving process stability and target capability; proposing process improvements requiring investment; estimating program non-recurring/recurring tasks in support of requests for proposals; and managing the cost and schedule of investment projects and program tasks.

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as the process leader for electromechanical assembly methods. Support Manufacturing Process development, including all aspects of producibility, affordability, quality, technology roadmaps, and related activities.

• Lead technical innovations that improve area operations. Develop process, equipment and tool advancements from business justification and demonstration of capability to production deployment and adoption.

• Work with area management, subject matter experts, suppliers, etc. (as required) to quickly and efficiently troubleshoot and solve issues related to assembly.

• Support the planning and coordination of capital equipment and process development projects including responsibility for achieving allocated financial budgets.

• Manage personnel including supporting career development, employee engagement, time approval, staffing, yearly reviews, and all other related activities.

• Provide oversight of direct report performance and their work on various projects for developing, or maintaining, assembly equipment and processes within the East Building Final Assembly Cells, providing superior overall customer satisfaction in all cases.

• Brief upper management, project management, and customers as required on process technology, product issue resolution, personnel development plans and status, organization issues/progress, etc.

• Collaborate with manufacturing team members to ensure clarity of quotations and deliverables as well as promote knowledge transfer.

The chosen candidate will be a well-organized, enthusiastic individual with strong interpersonal and written communication skills; a passion for people, innovation, and excellence; and the ability to communicate effectively with multiple disciplines to solve complex issues.

Basic Qualifications:

*Bachelor's Degree plus a minimum of 9 years of relevant professional experience (or 7 years with a Master's degree), including experience in engineering

*At least 2 years of experience managing or leading people or projects

*Knowledge or experience in the quoting process for mechanical products

*Demonstrated intermediate experience with project management tools and methods such as Microsoft Project (or equivalent)

*Experience managing project schedules, earned value and budgetary spending

*Demonstrated intermediate skills using Microsoft Excel and Minitab for process data analysis

*Demonstrated intermediate experience using Microsoft PowerPoint as a tool for communicating data in a presentation forum

*The ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret level security clearance is required. US Citizenship is a prerequisite.

Preferred Qualifications:

*Manufacturing engineering experience including process control and control plan development

*Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering area preferred

*Experience in a manufacturing facility where electromechanical assemblies are produced

*5 years of experience in the development of electronic products, mechanical assemblies, and manufacturing processes

*Engineering and industry experience designing mechanical tooling for automated and manual assembly processes

*Six Sigma Black belt/Green belt certification from an accredited program

*Direct career experience working in a represented manufacturing workforce environment

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting

Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

Salary Range: $119,800 - $179,600

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.