Manager of Manufacturing Engineering Level 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Manager of Manufacturing Engineering, Level 2, responsible for leading a Manufacturing Engineering Test team supporting our Radio Frequency (RF) Electronic Warfare systems based out of Rolling Meadows, Illinois.

This RF Manufacturing Engineering Test team is comprised of Electrical, Computer, and Software Engineers who are responsible for all aspects of Manufacturing Test.  From proposal preparation to capacity monitoring/forecasting, test equipment and software design/development, environmental screening planning and implementation, troubleshooting of complex assemblies, and continuous improvement to reduce product cost and cycle time, the Manager is responsible for seamless coordination and collaboration with other NGC organizations to ensure Northrop Grumman’s continued success in meeting and exceeding customer expectations.

What you get to do:

• Managing multiple simultaneous technical and programmatic challenges
• Project financial management (Earned Value Management)
• Leading in a high-visibility role
• Leadership in business growth
• Electronic Warfare technology and system operation domain knowledge
• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate both verbally and in writing.  Excellence in presenting to executive leaders, peers, and other functions, as well as all levels throughout their organization.
• Recruiting, retaining, coaching, and empowering leaders to develop a high-performing and collaborative team.
• Interfacing with staff and all levels of the organization to drive for highly engaged team.
• Collaborating with all functions within Manufacturing Engineering as well as Quality, Supply Chain, Design/Systems Engineering, Program Office, and Business Management to meet common goals.
• Establishing and promoting an environment that supports early collaboration on design with Design Engineering counterparts. Driving for optimal producibility and testability of all designs.
• Developing and maintaining a Continuous Improvement culture.  Demonstrating a commitment to improvement across products and processes. Emphasizing the importance of the DMAIC process and data-driven decision making to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Setting a standard of excellence concerning process discipline. Ensuring all employees are trained and understand the importance of following all established processes.
• Understanding key financial metrics, what impacts them, and how to drive an organization to meet these metrics in a constantly evolving environment.
• Working with programs, analysts, and business managers to understand the business forecast. Translating that into a staffing plan and ensuring staffing is optimal to meet program and business needs.
• Understanding organizational, product, and program needs to develop investment strategies that drive successful outcomes.
• Always learning new technologies and having the curiosity to do so.  Supporting the team in understanding technical issues and driving to quick resolution. Staying on top of new technologies that drive our products and manufacturing.
• Positively impact the business
• A high-energy performer who demonstrates a commitment to execution excellence and problem-solving.

Basic Qualifications for the Manager Electronics Engineering 2:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical field with a minimum of 8 years of experience, master’s degree, and 6 years of relevant experience
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant, direct experience with people or project leadership in manufacturing/production, operations, engineering, program management, testing, or related areas.
• Experience in leading teams to collaborate across multiple disciplines (Design, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Program).
• Experience with industry and management methodologies with a focus on continuous improvement in manufacturing, such as ISO 9000, Total Quality Management, or Six Sigma
• Experience with financial management, including project & process control, budgets, Earned Value, and Project Management
• Experience developing strategic roadmaps and investment priorities
• Experience with program/product lifecycle in the areas of new business pursuit, design, supply chain management, receiving operations, inventory control, production control, product test & evaluation, reliability, root cause analysis, product sell off, shipping, and product support as they apply to quality.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications for the Manager Electronics Engineering 2:

• A master’s degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Test Engineering
• Experience with ISO9001/AS9100
• Experience with Six Sigma tools (ex., Green Belt, Black Belt)
• Ability to obtain US Top Secret clearance 

MANUMS

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 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.