Manager Manufacturing Systems Engineering 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manger Manufacturing Systems Engineer 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Advanced Manufacturing Technology organization. This leadership role is located in Palmdale, CA.

The Manager Manufacturing Systems Engineer 2 will have the responsibility of defining, developing, implementing, and transitioning new technology solutions to manufacturing to increase efficiency, reduce cost, and improve quality, which will include the following responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Manufacturing concept and process solutions for production applications cover advanced technologies including but not limited to composites fabrication, assembly, automation, inspection, direct part manufacturing, LO technologies, as well as digital capabilities. 
• This role extensive knowledge and execution of Contract Research & Development (CRAD) activities.
• Experience with Air Force & Navy Mentor Protégé Experience (MPP)
• This role requires working with Globa; Supply Chain and needs extensive Small Business Experience.
• The role requires incorporation of requirements into development plans and evaluation of performance of processes and tools to verify their efficiency. 
• In addition, you will identify and initiate corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure R&D contractual obligations (technical, schedule, and cost) are met and product quality is maintained. 
• In this role, you will provide guidance regarding design concepts, TRL/MRL maturity, and specification requirements to best utilize resources and manufacturing techniques, and ensure processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
• This role involves interfacing with internal and external customers, program offices, engineering disciplines, and executive management. 
• In addition, the role will require the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently in a dynamic/fast-paced work environment. 
• Budgeting and Project Management skills will be utilized to properly scope and execute assigned work and manage project efforts.
• Conducting performance assessments, staffing, employee development, communication meetings, compensation adjustments, training & educational oversight/ approval and other routine personnel issues
• Assessing, prioritizing and adjusting staffing to current and projected program needs
• Facilitating engineering support, review and approval of Bid & Proposal (B&P) requests
• Supporting program gate reviews as the engineering review authority, and assist in resolution of program engineering challenges (technical, financial, and staffing)
• Coordinating across programs and functions for common efficiencies and operational gains
• Making decisions that impact the organization, operations, and services
• Comprehending and analyzing complex problems and developing solutions

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the orga