Electronics Engineering Manager 2
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
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 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:
People Leadership & Development
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
Manufacturing Engineering (ME) Leadership
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
Industrial Engineering (IE) Leadership
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
Facilities Interface & Site Optimization
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
Cross‑Functional Alignment & Execution
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
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