Manufacturing Engineering Manager (Level 2)

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
• TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

About the role

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 Space Systems is searching for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager Level 2 to join our Launch Systems business unit in Chandler, AZ.

This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Relocation assistance is not available.

What you will get to do

• Lead a team of 10+ Engineers responsible for manufacturing electronics and avionics flight hardware.
• Design manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts.
• Implement process improvement initiatives and report status to senior leadership.
• Investigate and initiate corrective actions and deficiencies to ensure product quality.
• Provide guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
• Ensures processes and procedures are compliant with regulations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Electronics, or Engineering Management w/minimum of 8 years experience managing a team of Engineers. With a Master degree 6 years
• Proficient in MS Project, Excel & PowerPoint
• Excellent communicator
• Demonstrated ability to work both as a team member and individual contributor.
• US Citizenship is a requirement.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead an Engineering team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Manufacturing Executions Systems (MES), Solumina is preferred.
• Experience developing build instructions and processes for electronic assemblies: Box builds, Circuit Card Assemblies and flex cables is preferred.
• Working knowledge of industry standards: J-STD-001 and IPC-610 preferred
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software a plus

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We work a 9/80 schedule (9 hours per day Mon-Thurs, 8 hours every other Friday with the alternate Friday off)

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Primary Level Salary Range

$126,600.00 - $189,800.00

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.