Manager Manufacturing Systems Engineering 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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 Manufacturing Engineering is seeking a Manager of Manufacturing Systems Engineering to join the Operations Leadership Team. The Manufacturing Systems Engineering Manager will be responsible for shaping and executing the Manufacturing Systems Engineering strategy across the Airborne Multifunction Sensors (AMS) division as well as consulting as a subject matter expert on division capital projects, MTA and IRAD efforts.

 

The position requires leadership of a technical team of approximately 10 Manufacturing Systems Engineers that are responsible for:

• ​Engaging with the AMS business units during pre-proposal, proposal, and early execution program phases to offer insight into higher yielding, novel, and evolving manufacturing processes.

• Developing a Manufacturing Plan for each phase of the program

• Performing a Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA)

• Leading design for automation efforts

• Cost Modeling and Design to Cost activities

• Deploying digital transformation of MSE work products for the use of efficient and successful manufacturing planning

• Identifying producibility gaps between current and required capabilities for executing on new hardware, then developing Manufacturing Maturity Plans (MMP) to address these gaps. MMPs will include but not be limited to execution of Affordability, Manufacturing Planning, NCTA Planning, Capital Planning and Strategic Sourcing Efforts.

• Ensure success of critical Technology Demonstrator builds in the factory for AMS programs

• Establishment of NCTA, CRAD, and Capital funding plans that ensure execution readiness for AMS programs in the factory and supply base

What you will get to do:

• Manufacturing lead for Division Capture Strategy Decisions - includes interfacing with AMS Business Unit to stay current with new concepts and proposal programs

• Division MSE Lead

• Define MSE Scope & Cost for Emerging Programs. Secure funding & provide staffing and oversight

• Division Operations IRAD Lead – Engage across all AMS MSEs and emerging programs to determine IRAD needs and work with sector team to secure funding

• Division MTA Lead – Engage across all AMS MSEs, emerging programs, and BWI area manufacturing sites to determine MTA needs & priorities

• Routinely lead strategy and execution meetings with cell leadership from key manufacturing and enabling technology areas to communicate upcoming program needs and ensure successful factory readiness for programs

• Maintain team affordability and advance team effectiveness; ensure team resources and skills are in place to meet both technical and financial objectives; promote career development and employee engagement; assess employee performance

• Brief Sector Operations, Business Division and Enterprise Leadership on strategy and projects, Surface Mount Manufacturing objectives, and their alignment to business objectives

• Brief Sector Manufacturing, Business Division and Enterprise Leadership on division advanced manufacturing strategy, projects and progress

The Manager of Manufacturing Systems Engineering must perform in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high visibility operation; work well in a team environment; and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. They must have a passion for people, innovation, and excellence, along with the ability to effectively collaborate with multiple disciplines to solve complex issues.

Basic Qualifications for a Manager Manufacturing Systems Engineering 2:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related STEM field and a minimum of 8 years