Manager 2 - Manufacturing Engineering - Machining and Coating/Fi

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

A security clearance is not required to apply to or to start this job. The selected candidate will be processed for a security clearance after she/he starts the job.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Charlottesville Operations Engineering Team is looking for you to join our team as a Manager 2 - Manufacturing Engineering.

The Manager 2 - Manufacturing Engineering will lead a high-performing team of Manufacturing Engineers and Engineering Technicians supporting machining, hydraulics, welding, and coating manufacturing operations. She/he will strengthen production capability, ensure manufacturing excellence across complex defense products and programs, and drive digital transformation through the adoption of new technologies.

This role is ideal for a technically strong, process-focused leader with proven experience in machining and finishing processes, design-for-manufacture, cross-functional collaboration, data-driven improvement, and engineering team leadership, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What You'll Get To Do:

Leadership & Team Development

• Manage personnel including supporting career development, employee engagement, time approval, staffing, yearly reviews, and all other related activities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers and Technicians supporting machine shop, hydraulic test systems, welding, and coating processes.
• Establish clear priorities, provide technical guidance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability thus driving customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with manufacturing team members to ensure clarity of quotations and deliverables as well as promote knowledge transfer.

Manufacturing Engineering Ownership

• Oversee manufacturability reviews for incoming programs, ensuring alignment with production capabilities and cost targets.
• Partner closely with Design Engineering to shape early requirements, optimize product designs, and reduce release cycle time.
• Guide the development of manufacturing processes for complex machined components and assemblies, leveraging CAD/CAM, GD&T, and advanced machining principles.
• Serve as the process leader for machining and assembly methods, heat treating and coating/painting.
• Support Manufacturing Process development, including all aspects of producibility, affordability, quality, technology roadmaps, and related activities.
• Support the planning and coordination of capital equipment and process development projects including responsibility for achieving allocated financial budgets.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Coordinate daily with Engineering, Production Control, Quality, Program Management, and Operations Management to proactively resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Work with area management, subject matter experts, suppliers, etc. (as required) to quickly and efficiently troubleshoot and solve issues related to machined assemblies.
• Support cost and schedule performance through data-driven decision making, including SQL-based analytics, Tableau reporting, and executive-level communication.
• Serve as a key contributor to problem solving Tiger teams, product transition efforts, and various cross functional process improvement initiatives.
• Brief upper management, project management, and customers as required on machining process technology, product issue resolution, personnel development plans and status, organization issues/progress, etc.

Process Improvement & Digital Transformation

• Lead technical innovations that improve area operations.
• Develop process, equipment, and tool advancements from business justification and demonstration of capability to production deployment and adoption.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, driving reductions in cycle time, scrap, rework, and non-value-added tasks.
• Support sector-level process updates, best-practice development, and digital tool integration (Teamcenter/PLM, MissionPLM, CAD/CAM and new SAP ERP/MRP adoption).
• Champion Lean, Agile, and model-based approaches that enhance design-release quality, product flow, and operational efficiency.

Basic Qualifications for the Manager 2 - Manufacturing Engineering:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or other STEM discipline with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in engineering or manufacturing OR a Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience in engineering or manufacturing
• Experience in machining and fabrication processes (3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC)
• Experience in manufacturing engineering for mechanical products
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration in a production environment
• At least 2 years of experience managing or leading people or projects
• Ability to lead the quoting process for mechanical products
• Experience with GD&T standards and hands-on application; using CAD/CAM data for graphical product/process descriptions and presentations
• Experience managing project schedules, earned value, and budgetary spending
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and Minitab for process data analysis
• Experience using Microsoft PowerPoint as a tool for communicating data in a presentation forum
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret level security clearance is required.
• US Citizenship is a prerequisite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading or mentoring engineers or technicians in a machining or fabrication environment
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering area
• Six Sigma Black Belt/Green Belt certification from an accredited program
• Strong communication, customer interface experience, and ability to lead under pressure
• 5 years of experience in the development of electronic products, mechanical assemblies, and manufacturing processes
• Experience with digital transformation initiatives, PLM/MissionPLM, Teamcenter/MPLM
• Experience with data analytics (SQL Server, Tableau) and executive-level reporting
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Agile, cost reduction); complex hardware system design and manufacturing integration
• Experience with manufacturing where various machining processes such as CNC machining, EDM, Heat treatment, and CMM are monitored and improved upon
• Experience with machine code data standards
• Experience designing mechanical tooling for various fabrication processes (CNC machining and manual assembly applications) and using and/or designing processes for CNC equipment: milling equipment and sheet metal fabrication
• Experience with heat treatment processes as well as finishing processes such as painting and coating
• Experience with CAM processes utilizing Siemens Applications and NX CAD/CAM in an integrated Teamcenter environment

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $115,000.00 - $172,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.