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Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Manager Manufacturing Engineering - Level 2 to join our team in Azusa, CA.

Manager Manufacturing Engineering - Level 2 is responsible for daily operations of a team or work unit (direct supervision of the staff, assignment of work, schedules, day to day workflow, and operating costs). Program Manager responsibilities include: cost, schedule, and technical performance of a specific unit or work package on a large system development-type contract or broad responsibility for all aspects of program performance on a delivery order or small technical services-type contract.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Oversees and manages all operational aspects of a (one or more) manufacturing and/or production area(s)
Responsible for the safety of the employees, delivering quality products on time and within customer cost targets, as well as continuous improvement
Provides leadership direction of design and process development, production, operations, engineering, test and Quality Assurance functions
Manages and presents status on cost, schedule and performance for all projects within the area
Assesses issues and develops mitigation plans to meet productivity, quality, cost, and delivery goals

Other duties as assigned

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience - OR - Master’s degree with 6 years of professional - OR - PhD with 4 years of experience
Experience both in Manufacturing and/or Industrial Engineering, Production support or industry related experience

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance

Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience running a team and assigning their daily tasks

PreferredQualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM field
Manufacturing and/or Industrial Engineering experience / Prefer Manufacturing and/or Industrial Engineering Degree
Space Systems experience
Greater than 2 years of documented experience working in a robust IPT environment
Strong expertise using the full suite of Microsoft Office Tools
MES Integration Expertise, SAP experience
Current security clearance
Demonstrated expertise in the following systems and concepts:
ERP2, PLM, TipQA, Cognos
Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing Experience

As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $133,100.00 - $199,700.00The 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.

Job ID

R10251928

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.

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