Manager General Manufacturing 2

Northrop Grumman•McClellan Park, CA

3d•$121,100 - $181,700•Onsite

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 of producibility with quality and customer satisfaction. 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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Manufacturing Engineering Manager 2 based out of McClellan, CA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with 8 years of experience; Master's with 6 years of experience; PhD with 4+ years of experience (4 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
Minimum of 2 years of relevant, direct experience with people or project leadership in manufacturing/production, operations, or engineering.
Experience with SAP and Solumina
Experience with AS9100D requirements
Must be a US Citizen
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance
Project management experience in manufacturing and or engineering

Nice To Haves

A Bachelors in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) field, or a Masters in a STEM field
Experience providing innovative techniques focused on improving product designs and tooling assemblies or equipment.
Continuous improvement implementation experiences that include problem solving, and leading project teams to improve flow and standardize processes.
Supervisory/management experience.
Lean Manufacturing Experience

Responsibilities

Direct production activities to plan, prepare, issue, and control production schedules, in conjunction with technical and program requirements to meet production/delivery requirements in a fast-paced environment.
Oversee the status of work in process, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that equipment, materials, and services are available, as needed.
Allocate staffing to maximize efficiency, achieve schedule, and target productive yields.
Lead fabrication, assembly, production control, and material services teams.
Coordination with cross functional teams across multiple organization including Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering and Business Management to ensure effective communication and coordination.
Lead and optimize manufacturing operations by developing and implementing strategies that enhance productivity, reduce cost, and ensure high-quality product delivery.
Accountable for maintenance of site-specific manufacturing standard operating procedures, work instructions, forms, and instructions/procedures within site MES.
Develop manufacturing proposals & basis-of-estimates (BOEs) for potential contracts.
Build, coach, and mentor a high-performing manufacturing team.
Direct development and implementation of continuous improvement objectives using Least Waste Way Standard Work and eliminating waste to improve safety, ensure quality, meet delivery schedules, and raise morale.
Provide guidance to Design Engineering during drawing reviews regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques; and to identify any manufacturability challenges or changes required ahead of drawing release.
Proactive management of risks, issues, or opportunities relating to cost and schedule performance.
Establish Procedures for calibration and Maintenance of standard tools across Manufacturing as well laboratory management ensuring compliance with ESD and FOD requirements.
The ideal candidate will be able to work individually as well as collaborate with a diverse group of individuals, work tactically, but with an eye towards future strategy, and exhibit solid communication skills while acting as the technical representative voice for manufacturing.