Sr. Staff Manufacturing Systems Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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 Sr. Staff Manufacturing Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Advanced Manufacturing Technology organization. This technical leadership role is located in El Segundo, CA.

The Sr. Staff Manufacturing Systems Engineer will lead a team of Manufacturing Systems Engineers in defining, developing, implementing, and transitioning new and disruptive technology solutions to our programs to increase efficiency, reduce cost, and improve quality. The selected candidate will be responsible for the following:

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

• Knowledge and execution of Contract Research & Development (CRAD) activities

• Work with Global Supply Chain and use Small Business experience and knowledge to act with speed on evolving and replacing baseline technologies

• Incorporate requirements into development plans and evaluate performance of processes and tools to verify their efficiency

• 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

• 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

• Interface 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

• Conduct performance assessments, and regular conversations about employee development, communication, compensation adjustments, training & educational oversight/ approval and other routine personnel issues

• Assess, prioritize and adjust staffing to current and projected program needs

• Facilitate engineering support, review and approval of Bid & Proposal (B&P) requests

• Support program gate reviews as the engineering review authority, and assist in resolution of program engineering challenges (technical, financial, and staffing)

• Coordinate across programs and functions for common efficiencies and operational gains

• Make decisions that impact the organization, operations, and services in a timely manner, demonstrating the sense of urgency that is expected of all members of the organization

• Comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions

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 organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement, and respond vigorously to change.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every