CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Manufacturing Engineering is seeking a Manager of Manufacturing Systems Engineering to join the Operations Leadership Team. The Manufacturing Systems Engineering Manager will be responsible for shaping and executing the Manufacturing Systems Engineering strategy across the Airborne Multifunction Sensors (AMS) division as well as consulting as a subject matter expert on division capital projects, MTA and IRAD efforts.

The position requires leadership of a technical team of approximately 10 Manufacturing Systems Engineers that are responsible for:

• ​Engaging with the AMS business units during pre-proposal, proposal, and early execution program phases to offer insight into higher yielding, novel, and evolving manufacturing processes.

• Developing a Manufacturing Plan for each phase of the program

• Performing a Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA)

• Leading design for automation efforts

• Cost Modeling and Design to Cost activities

• Deploying digital transformation of MSE work products for the use of efficient and successful manufacturing planning

• Identifying producibility gaps between current and required capabilities for executing on new hardware, then developing Manufacturing Maturity Plans (MMP) to address these gaps. MMPs will include but not be limited to execution of Affordability, Manufacturing Planning, NCTA Planning, Capital Planning and Strategic Sourcing Efforts.

• Ensure success of critical Technology Demonstrator builds in the factory for AMS programs

• Establishment of NCTA, CRAD, and Capital funding plans that ensure execution readiness for AMS programs in the factory and supply base

What you will get to do:

• Manufacturing lead for Division Capture Strategy Decisions - includes interfacing with AMS Business Unit to stay current with new concepts and proposal programs

• Division MSE Lead

• Define MSE Scope & Cost for Emerging Programs. Secure funding & provide staffing and oversight

• Division Operations IRAD Lead – Engage across all AMS MSEs and emerging programs to determine IRAD needs and work with sector team to secure funding

• Division MTA Lead – Engage across all AMS MSEs, emerging programs, and BWI area manufacturing sites to determine MTA needs & priorities

• Routinely lead strategy and execution meetings with cell leadership from key manufacturing and enabling technology areas to communicate upcoming program needs and ensure successful factory readiness for programs

• Maintain team affordability and advance team effectiveness; ensure team resources and skills are in place to meet both technical and financial objectives; promote career development and employee engagement; assess employee performance

• Brief Sector Operations, Business Division and Enterprise Leadership on strategy and projects, Surface Mount Manufacturing objectives, and their alignment to business objectives

• Brief Sector Manufacturing, Business Division and Enterprise Leadership on division advanced manufacturing strategy, projects and progress

The Manager of Manufacturing Systems Engineering must perform in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high visibility operation; work well in a team environment; and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. They must have a passion for people, innovation, and excellence, along with the ability to effectively collaborate with multiple disciplines to solve complex issues.

Basic Qualifications for a Manager Manufacturing Systems Engineering 2:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related STEM field and a minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience (6 years with a Masters degree) 

• Experience with processes and materials used to make Actively Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESA) including semiconductor technology, microelectronic assembly, printed circuit board fabrication, surface mount technology, electromechanical assembly, and materials for RF performance

• Experience in manufacturing system engineering processes and products throughout the program life cycle, as well as providing technical leadership and guidance.

• Experience with project management including associated tools and methods

• Experience in managing both internal and external personnel and teams to include subcontractors

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret clearance

• US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications for a Manager Systems Engineering 2:

• 5 or more years of manufacturing process engineering related experience

• Experience with new product development

• Experience as a Manufacturing Leader in many of the phases of acquisition, design, integration, and execution.

• Experience rapidly assessing and lending guidance to projects assigned to the organizational group as well as demonstrated mentoring and guidance to engineers

• Experience in recruiting and developing engineering talent

• Experience with analytical problem decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, solution implementation

• Experience showcasing a department’s capabilities & benefits to existing and potential customers to secure funding & support development activities

MANUMS

Primary Level Salary Range: $149,400.00 - $224,000.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.