Line Maintenance Manager 1

Northrop Grumman

102d • $112,600 - $169,000

About The Position

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 Microelectronics Center (NGMC) within Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an exceptionally talented, motivated, and creative Line Maintenance Manager 1 for our Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) - located in Linthicum, MD in the Baltimore area- where we design, manufacture, and test semiconductor products for internal and commercial production customers as well as emerging technology programs. Northrop Grumman’s ATL semiconductor foundry provides unique capability supporting a range of production microelectronic devices (Silicon, Gallium Arsenide, Gallium Nitride, Silicon Carbide) and providing leading edge technology development in superconducting electronics. Our devices enable multiple generations of Northrop Grumman’s ground-based radars, avionic radars, and space systems. Join us for the chance to work with an amazing, experienced, and talented team while helping serve your country. Enjoy the opportunity to grow and learn through a variety of challenging projects in R&D, ongoing long-term programs, and new programs targeting future military platforms. Our multidisciplinary foundry team enables activities spanning from development to sustainment process engineering. ATL is responsible for all aspects of semiconductor technology including design, mask making, wafer fabrication, test, and assembly.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree with a minimum of 7 years of professional experience; Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience; Master's Degree with 3 years of experience; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with semiconductor process engineering and device fabrication.
• Experience in high volume manufacturing.
• Some leadership or management experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be willing to work 2nd shift (Mon-Fri 2:00-11:00pm).
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, Physics or a related technical area and 7 years of relevant experience.
• 5 years experience with semiconductor equipment maintenance.
• Experience interfacing with multiple vendors spanning many disciplines including manufacturing vendors and trades.
• Working knowledge of industry and management methodologies focused on continuous improvement in manufacturing, such as SPC, 5S, Total Quality Management or Six Sigma.
• Experienced in ISO 9001 or AS9100 Audits and Requirements.
• Knowledgeable of Industrial Hazardous Waste Management procedures.
• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage union represented Semiconductor Equipment Technicians across multiple shifts.
• Direct, plan, and manage the work of technicians.
• Establish appropriate factory metrics goals.
• Coordinate with other managers on utilizing resources and setting priorities.
• Support shift staffing, employee tasking, budget oversight, and program/maintenance interface activities.
• Hire, on-board, conduct personnel performance assessments, and employee development.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree