Manufacturing Systems Engineering (MSE) Manager – Level 3

Northrop Grumman • Dulles, VA

3d • $193,000 - $289,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Engineering (MSE) Manager – Level 3 to join our team. The primary location(s) of the work will be in Dulles, VA and Gilbert, AZ. Alternate locations will be considered, including but not limited to: Baltimore, MD; Chandler, AZ. This critical role will develop and lead the program manufacturing strategy and execution from requirements development and demonstration through large-scale production at full rate, requiring the delivery of a significant number of space vehicles on an annual basis. This individual will need to work collaboratively with all elements of the organization to deliver a significant number of space vehicles on an annual basis.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science or other relevant STEM area and 10 years or more of related experience OR a Master’s degree and 8 years of related experience as defined below
• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
• Related experience includes professional and/or military experience in project or Program management, engineering, capture efforts, supply chain, and/or business management.
• Project lead or integrated program team lead in Production Operations, Design to Cost, Subcontract Management, Full-Rate Production or Supplier sourcing
• Experience with the full lifecycle of aerospace hardware development and builds

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 15 years of experience in production (manufacturing and/or integration and test); development or sustainment management and integration of complex weapon systems
• Experience transitioning programs from engineering development to full rate / high volume production.
• Experience in leading program execution across a geographically distributed manufacturing organization.
• Experience engaging in supplier oversight and management
• Proven performance as an engineering leader in all phases of acquisition, design, integration, and execution
• Working knowledge and/or experience across engineering disciplines
• Experience with use and integration of AI and automation tools to support scalability and production
• Ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance level and SAPs as determined by the company to meet its business needs
• The ability to identify and proactively address organizational and program impacts through a systematic, proactive approach to problem resolution in keeping with industry practices (e.g. Nishikawa diagram, 5 Whys, etc.)
• The ability to support the identification, selection, and management of subcontract and supply chain elements of the program
• As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing scope: approval authority for manufacturing-related engineering changes; design ownership/oversight across a product portfolio
• Lead programs end-to-end: manage full development lifecycle including subcontractors/partners, Design-to-Cost (DTC), sourcing, and alternate suppliers
• Drive strategy & growth: build customer relationships; lead Manufacturing Technical Strategy to support proposals
• Define & improve designs: establish design concepts/criteria and engineering for R&D/integration/test; recommend cost- and performance-improving changes
• Enable affordability & producibility: translate state-of-the-art process capabilities for designers; build cost models and affordability assessments to meet targets
• Plan transitions & execute: coordinate manufacturing site selection and facility transition plans; manage risks/opportunities; develop production strategies across multiple classification and SAP levels

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available
• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• overtime
• shift differential
• discretionary bonus
• Annual bonuses
• Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager