Electronics Engineering Manager 2

Electronics Engineering Manager 2

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as an Electronics Engineering Manager 2 based out of Elkridge, MD.

The Electronics Engineering Manager 2 is responsible for leading manufacturing and industrial engineering activities, driving cross-functional alignments, and enabling efficient, high-quality production operations across the site. This role will manage a team of approximately nine engineers and specialists with diverse skill sets and experience levels.

What You'll Get to Do:

• Lead a team of ~9 manufacturing and industrial engineers and related staff
• Actively plan, monitor, and review each team member's career growth, including performance goals and development plans
• Develop and maintain individualized development plans and succession plans for key roles
• Provide timely, ongoing feedback and coach team members to strengthen technical and leadership capabilities
• Champion training, certifications, cross-training, and stretch assignments to support growth and organizational resilience

• Lead the Manufacturing Engineering (ME) group to support efficient, high-quality production operations
• Hold regular touchpoints with the ME team to identify cross-training and development opportunities
• Partner with operations to prioritize engineering support, resolve production issues, and improve yield, throughput, and cycle time
• Ensure ME processes, documentation, and tools support standard work and continuous improvement across lines and shifts

• Lead the Industrial Engineering (IE) group to drive data-driven capacity and productivity improvements
• Align with IE on methodologies, metrics, and capacity assumptions across the site.
• Review and validate time studies, capacity models, and layout/flow proposals from a manufacturability and execution perspective
• Ensure consistency of ME/IE tools and standards across BWI and Troy Hill and support gap-closure efforts between sites

• Communicate manufacturing and IE requirements that impact space planning, utilities, and equipment moves
• Support layout changes, new equipment installations, and infrastructure upgrades to optimize flow, safety, ergonomics, and material handling
• Ensure facility changes support current and future production, sustainment, and growth strategies

• Collaborate with operations, quality, programs, supply chain, and facilities to ensure engineering solutions support business objectives
• Coordinate actions, communicate impact and resolution status to stakeholders, and provide clear status reports to leadership
• Balance resources across programs and priorities, ensuring appropriate coverage for production, sustainment, and improvement initiatives
• Drive standardization of processes and tools where appropriate and support continuous improvement and Lean initiatives

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM discipline with 8 years of relevant experience; or a Master of Science degree in a related STEM discipline and 6 years of relevant experience
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment, supporting production lines or work cells
• Experience leading people and/or teams
• Experience with communication and organizational leadership skills and collaborating across operations, quality, facilities, and programs
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP)
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active/Current U.S. Government Security Clearance
• Prior experience as a functional manager, group lead, or IPT/operations lead with people leadership and technical responsibility
• Experience running a manufacturing work cell or engineering group, including resource planning and production support.
• Experience with capacity analysis, time studies, layout/flow optimization, or related industrial engineering activities
• Experience working with facilities engineering and site planning teams on layout, equipment moves, and infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies and use of data/KPIs to drive operational improvements
• Experience supporting multi-shift operations and coordinating engineering coverage for off-shift/weekend activity

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!