Manager Manufacturing Engineering 2 - Iuka MS

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At Northrop Grumman our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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 theyre making history.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Manager Manufacturing Engineering 2 - Nights to manage one of our production engineering teams in our Aerospace Structures Organization. Come join our leadership team of dedicated diverse individuals based out of our Iuka Mississippi facility. Due to the nature of this role an on-site presence is required and cannot be performed remotely.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager 2 reports to the Senior Production Engineering Manager and manages specific engineering activities across the business portfolio which includes support for the complex assembly operations. The Manger will lead a diverse team that supports ongoing production and development programs and their associated build preparations activity and proposal efforts.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager 2 will lead coach and direct other engineers to accomplish project deliverables and strategic objectives drive timely decision making and develop a highly talented team. 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 Operations.

Responsibilities:

This manager will be leading a team of approximately 5-15 exempt engineers and analysts
Ensure hiring plans staff development and workload plans are aligned to overall capability and capacity strategy. Manage team budgets schedules and resources to effectively meet business goals
Set and promote high standards for safety and quality. Maintains selected engineering processes and drive technical excellence by ensuring team output meets technical standards
As a front facing representative to our customers the candidate must be able to communicate brief and present deliverables at program technical reviews proposal reviews or other technical meetings
Presents work products at program reviews proposals or other project meetings
Acts as a technical interface to external customers and forms working relationships with representatives of external technical organizations
Lead performance and compensation management activities for team members
Prepare review and approve cost estimates and written technical proposals. Manage cost and schedule for independent research or process improvement projects assigned to your team
Advise stakeholders and team members on how to meet established schedules or resolve technical issues
Ensure team members are familiar with and use required engineering processes procedures and tools
Create new and modify existing assembly/ manufacturing instructions with necessary operations to support build sequence while also including specifications/quality requirements and maintaining a bill of material (BOM)
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
Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations and engineering specifications. You will also drive the team to support the production floor in a liaison role. These activities include answering assist calls from technicians processing of MRB tags performing root cause corrective action and be responsive to keep production moving
Investigate and initiate corrective action to ensure product quality; resolve quality issues that arise during the build process to ensure all parts conform to the design configuration
Develop tooling / fixtures to conduct the operations steps and to serve as manufacturing aids for technicians
Provide results that are innovative thorough practical and consistent with organization objectives
We offer flexible work arrangements 4/10 Monday - Thursday work schedule 5:30pm to 4am with every Friday Saturday and Sunday off phenomenal learning opportunities educational assistance exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated proactive and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Note: Position will be filling the following shift: B SHIFT. This shift includes a shift differential in addition to base pay.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts retains and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in and 5 years of relevant engineering experience OR Masters degree and 2 years of relevant engineering experience
2 years of leading teams or projects
Ability to travel domestically up to 10% of the time
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs
Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in a Science Technology Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline
Active in-scope DoD Secret security clearance that has been granted/renewed within the past 5 years
5 years of experience in leading developing and reviewing team members
Experience with supporting production programs including experience with production process and variation control methods and techniques
Experience with AS9100/ISO 9001
Six Sigma/Lean experience
Project management experience
What we offer:

At Northrop Grumman we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive family environment phenomenal learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer comprehensive benefits including competitive medical and dental options a great 401K matching program college education assistance annual bonuses 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees and opportunities for career advancement across North America!

Salary Range: $116300.00 - $174500.00
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 candidates experience education skills and current market conditions.