Northrop Grumman
Manager Manufacturing Systems Engineering 3 - R10209835
Northrop Grumman, Palmdale, California, United States, 93552
Overview
Northrop Grumman has an opening for a Manager Manufacturing Systems Engineering 3 in Advanced Manufacturing Technology. This leadership role focuses on the Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP) portfolio, located in Palmdale, CA with possible assignments in San Diego, CA or El Segundo, CA and travel as required. Key Responsibilities
Provide organizational and technical leadership across the ACP portfolio. Lead production approaches for intelligent manufacturing, flexible facilities, and low-cost high-rate production. Drive the evolution of production facilities with integrated digital thread, AI, automation, and flexible configurations. Evaluate and implement enabling production technologies including composites fabrication, assembly, automation, inspection, direct part manufacturing, LO technologies, and digital capabilities. Collaborate with consultants, strategic partners, universities and technical consortia to evaluate technologies for affordable, high-volume air vehicle manufacturing. Guide design concepts, TRL/MRL maturity, and specification requirements to develop affordable manufacturing solutions. Collaborate with ACP teams to influence product definition and assembly strategy with Design for Manufacturing principles, including additive manufacturing and unitized composites. Address technical challenges with creative solutions in fast-paced, resource-limited environments. Develop manufacturing strategies for low-cost high-rate production for air vehicles with emphasis on safety, efficiency, cost, and quality at scale. Identify and integrate novel tooling, fabrication, and assembly solutions; champion modular, flexible tooling and lean, repeatable or adaptable processes. Design production layouts to support flexible cell-based or continuous flow manufacturing; coordinate with other programs for potential product line mixing. Create detailed ramp-up plans covering labor, equipment, facilities, and supplier readiness; understand capital investment requirements and timing. Develop manufacturing processes and digital strategies that provide intuitive work instructions to mechanics; plan hiring, staffing and training for new techniques and integrate with operations functions and locations. Establish a strategic vision for scalable, cost-effective production aligned with business goals for rapid implementation; develop roadmaps and conduct gap analyses. Champion deployment and adoption of low-cost high-rate manufacturing across global teams. Monitor industry trends and competitors to maintain technological and cost advantages. We offer flexible work arrangements, a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, opportunities for learning, exposure to diverse projects and a collaborative team environment. Northrop Grumman values bold ideas, curiosity and a culture that encourages innovation while upholding high ethics and safety standards. Qualifications
Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree (STEM) and 8 years of related professional or military experience in aviation, systems engineering, aerospace or manufacturing/production, or Master’s Degree (STEM) and 6 years of related experience. Minimum 6 years of experience leading tasks on schedule, within cost, and meeting requirements as a project lead, integrated program team lead, or manufacturing manager Minimum 6 years of experience leading teams to achieve goals Active DoD Secret security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required) with ability to obtain Program Special Access Ability to travel 20-35% of the time Preferred Qualifications Experience with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), cross-functional stakeholders, and customers such as the Air Force and Navy Experience in early development, low-rate initial production and transition to high delivery rates Experience in low-cost high-rate manufacturing environments in automotive or aerospace Proposal experience and experience in early program lifecycle phases Background in technology portfolio management and TRL/MRL advancement, familiarity with DoD MRL Deskbook and Manufacturing Readiness Assessment Strong risk identification and mitigation skills for aerospace technologies Experience in Design for Manufacturing methodologies Experience deploying flexible factories and rapid technology implementation Experience deploying AI tools for production environments Experience deploying digital thread/twin and data integration/prescriptive tools Experience deploying automation; experience with composites unitization and bonded assemblies Salary: Primary Level Salary Range: $187,000.00 - $280,600.00. Northrop Grumman offers competitive benefits and compensation, including potential overtime, bonuses, and long-term incentives where applicable. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a comprehensive EEO and pay transparency statement. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with government clearance. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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Northrop Grumman has an opening for a Manager Manufacturing Systems Engineering 3 in Advanced Manufacturing Technology. This leadership role focuses on the Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP) portfolio, located in Palmdale, CA with possible assignments in San Diego, CA or El Segundo, CA and travel as required. Key Responsibilities
Provide organizational and technical leadership across the ACP portfolio. Lead production approaches for intelligent manufacturing, flexible facilities, and low-cost high-rate production. Drive the evolution of production facilities with integrated digital thread, AI, automation, and flexible configurations. Evaluate and implement enabling production technologies including composites fabrication, assembly, automation, inspection, direct part manufacturing, LO technologies, and digital capabilities. Collaborate with consultants, strategic partners, universities and technical consortia to evaluate technologies for affordable, high-volume air vehicle manufacturing. Guide design concepts, TRL/MRL maturity, and specification requirements to develop affordable manufacturing solutions. Collaborate with ACP teams to influence product definition and assembly strategy with Design for Manufacturing principles, including additive manufacturing and unitized composites. Address technical challenges with creative solutions in fast-paced, resource-limited environments. Develop manufacturing strategies for low-cost high-rate production for air vehicles with emphasis on safety, efficiency, cost, and quality at scale. Identify and integrate novel tooling, fabrication, and assembly solutions; champion modular, flexible tooling and lean, repeatable or adaptable processes. Design production layouts to support flexible cell-based or continuous flow manufacturing; coordinate with other programs for potential product line mixing. Create detailed ramp-up plans covering labor, equipment, facilities, and supplier readiness; understand capital investment requirements and timing. Develop manufacturing processes and digital strategies that provide intuitive work instructions to mechanics; plan hiring, staffing and training for new techniques and integrate with operations functions and locations. Establish a strategic vision for scalable, cost-effective production aligned with business goals for rapid implementation; develop roadmaps and conduct gap analyses. Champion deployment and adoption of low-cost high-rate manufacturing across global teams. Monitor industry trends and competitors to maintain technological and cost advantages. We offer flexible work arrangements, a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, opportunities for learning, exposure to diverse projects and a collaborative team environment. Northrop Grumman values bold ideas, curiosity and a culture that encourages innovation while upholding high ethics and safety standards. Qualifications
Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree (STEM) and 8 years of related professional or military experience in aviation, systems engineering, aerospace or manufacturing/production, or Master’s Degree (STEM) and 6 years of related experience. Minimum 6 years of experience leading tasks on schedule, within cost, and meeting requirements as a project lead, integrated program team lead, or manufacturing manager Minimum 6 years of experience leading teams to achieve goals Active DoD Secret security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required) with ability to obtain Program Special Access Ability to travel 20-35% of the time Preferred Qualifications Experience with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), cross-functional stakeholders, and customers such as the Air Force and Navy Experience in early development, low-rate initial production and transition to high delivery rates Experience in low-cost high-rate manufacturing environments in automotive or aerospace Proposal experience and experience in early program lifecycle phases Background in technology portfolio management and TRL/MRL advancement, familiarity with DoD MRL Deskbook and Manufacturing Readiness Assessment Strong risk identification and mitigation skills for aerospace technologies Experience in Design for Manufacturing methodologies Experience deploying flexible factories and rapid technology implementation Experience deploying AI tools for production environments Experience deploying digital thread/twin and data integration/prescriptive tools Experience deploying automation; experience with composites unitization and bonded assemblies Salary: Primary Level Salary Range: $187,000.00 - $280,600.00. Northrop Grumman offers competitive benefits and compensation, including potential overtime, bonuses, and long-term incentives where applicable. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a comprehensive EEO and pay transparency statement. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with government clearance. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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