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About this Manufacturing Engineering Manager (Level 2) role at Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman · Onsite · United States-Arizona-Chandler
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is searching for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager Level 2 to join our Launch Systems business unit in Chandler, AZ.

This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Relocation assistance is not available.

What you will get to do:

  • Lead a team of 10+ Engineers responsible for manufacturing electronics and avionics flight hardware.

  • Design manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts.

  • Implement process improvement initiatives and report status to senior leadership.

  • Investigate and initiate corrective actions and deficiencies to ensure product quality.

  • Provide guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.

  • Ensures processes and procedures are compliant with regulations.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Electronics, or Engineering Management w/minimum of 8 years experience managing a team of Engineers. With a Master degree 6 years

  • Proficient in MS Project, Excel & PowerPoint

  • Excellent communicator

  • Demonstrated ability to work both as a team member and individual contributor.

  • US Citizenship is a requirement.

  • Demonstrated ability to successfully lead an Engineering team.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Manufacturing Executions Systems (MES), Solumina is preferred.

  • Experience developing build instructions and processes for electronic assemblies: Box builds, Circuit Card Assemblies and flex cables is preferred.

  • Working knowledge of industry standards: J-STD-001 and IPC-610 preferred

  • Experience with Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software a plus

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

We work a 9/80 schedule (9 hours per day Mon-Thurs, 8 hours every other Friday with the alternate Friday off)

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site. Northrop Grumman Total Rewards 

Primary Level Salary Range: $126,600.00 - $189,800.00

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.
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How this Engineering Manager salary compares

This role pays $158,200/yr — in line with the typical range for Engineering Manager roles.

$97,500 median $171,000 $256,000

Typical range $132,756–$211,375/yr, from 3,599 comparable Engineering Manager listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Engineering Manager salary insights →

About Northrop Grumman

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

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