Manager Manufacturing Engineering 1

Northrop Grumman•Rolling Meadows, IL

2d•$105,000 - $157,600•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, 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 is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security, offering a broad portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and superior situational awareness to protect the U.S. and its global allies. We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager 1 to join our team in Rolling Meadows, IL. This is a full-time, on-site position. Our manufacturing team thrives in an environment of daily unique challenges and close proximity to products. Partnering with production, successful process / test / industrial engineers lead troubleshooting and ensure excellence in hardware and software. Engineers who do well in this setting enjoy seeing their work perform in a test or a product, collaborate and communicate well across functions, and are innovative problem solvers. Best suited to this role are those who enjoy learning and bring a sense of urgency and energy to their tasks. In this role, you will oversee and manage the Preventative Maintenance and the Test Equipment Custodian team. Preventative Maintenance team oversees routine inspection, servicing, and repair schedules for an organization's equipment, machinery, and facilities to prevent unexpected breakdowns and costly downtime. The Test Equipment Custodian team is responsible for tracking and managing all equipment requiring calibration, including torque tools, electronic test equipment, and production support equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in production assembly/fabrication, including composites, metallics, coatings application, and/or production manufacturing.
Experience formulating, communicating, and executing complex project plans and initiatives.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance.
U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Aerospace or defense product experience.
Experience with a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and/or ERP system.
Minimum of 2 years of prior management/leadership experience in a related field.
LEAN/Continuous Improvement experience and root-cause problem-solving skills.
Strong business and financial acumen, including capital and talent budgeting, estimate-at-completion (EAC), and understanding of Operations Review processes.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Understanding of AS9100/ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operations of the Material Evaluation Lab and the test/measurement equipment tracking team.
Prioritize, assign, and track requests; ensure timely execution with clear, data-driven reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
Set work priorities based on program and business needs, balancing near-term deliverables with long-term capability development.
Manage and resolve multiple simultaneous technical and programmatic challenges in a fast-paced environment.
Own earned value management responsibilities for assigned scope, including cost/schedule management, variance analysis, and development of recovery plans as needed.
Establish, monitor, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for lab throughput and measurement/test equipment.
Drive continuous improvement in lab operations, including development of standard work, templates, and best practices.
Develop and manage capital equipment roadmaps, operating budgets, and resource plans to support current programs and future growth.
Lead, coach, and mentor a diverse team of engineers and technicians; provide regular feedback, quarterly connections, performance reviews, and development planning.
Communicate technical and program status clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; prepare and deliver high-quality presentations to executive leadership, peers, customers, and all levels of the organization.
Collaborate closely with manufacturing, quality, design engineering, and program teams to align priorities, resolve issues, and meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.