Manufacturing Engineering Manager 2

Manhattan Beach, CA, United States

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.

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is looking for you to join our Module Assembly & Test (MAT) team as a Section Manager based out of our Manhattan Beach, California campus. The MA&T department handles all operations from kitting through final screens of complex microelectronic modules. Processes include: component attach using conductive/non-conductive epoxy, wire and ribbon bonding, eutectic mount, laser sealing, seam sealing, RF & DC Tune & Test, and MIL-STD-883 screens.

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels. As Section Manager you will be primarily responsible for leading a team of talented engineers supporting the shop floor processes, equipment, and customers:

Manage the Manufacturing Engineering group of approximately 20 team members in support of a dozen programs and 40+ production processes

Support hiring, workload, and staffing forecasting activities

Identify and train team in skills required to execute on assigned programs & projects

Mentor, direct, coach, and develop a high performing team

Balance functional expectations with programmatic needs to deliver results within cost, schedule, and quality parameters - Represent manufacturing in technical review boards

Lead the development, improvement, and qualification of production processes

Drive technological advancements in production processes

Drive to improve cost & schedule performance metrics to achieve affordability goals

Support troubleshooting systemic issues arise on processes and equipment

Lead strategic procurements of capital equipment

Review and approve of technical documents developed by team members

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field from an accredited university and +7 years of related experience (Masters with 5 years)

Experience working in a production and test environment

Experience managing programs or personnel

Proven leader with the ability to work effectively in a team environment

Excellent written & verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact with all levels of employees and management

Ability to work on-site full time

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 7 years of experience manufacturing electronic products for Space application

Active SCI security clearance

Strong understanding of microelectronic assembly processes and technologies

Well versed in MIL-STD-883 and MIL-PRF-38535 standards

Experience in Microelectronics Design for Manufacturability

High proficiency in technical problem solving, root cause analysis, solution development, and implementation & monitoring

Salary Range: $147,800 - $221,800

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.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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