Manager Manufacturing Engineering 2 Job at Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) in Sunnyv

Requisition ID: R10163441 Category: Engineering Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States of America Clearance Type: Secret Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available Positions Available: 1 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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work. Northrop Grumman Marine Systems is seeking a Manager of Manufacturing Engineering 2 for our Sunnyvale, CA facility. This Engineering Manager will manage a Manufacturing Engineering team responsible for supporting machining processes for components that are part of Propulsion and Power Generation machinery and Launcher systems product lines. The group will provide production support such as defining Manufacturing Instructions for routings, optimizing sequence of operations, identifying continuous improvement opportunities to improve efficiency, implementing process or equipment changes, tooling and shop aid needs to improve throughput, and processing material discrepancies. Core job responsibilities consist of the following: Lead the team to monitor and improve manufacturing processes, increase efficiency, reduce product cost and improve yields on all products. Exhibit competent knowledge of all processes on the floor and provide technical oversight of direct reports' work. Interface with Process Area Managers (PAM’s), Operations Program Managers (OPM’s) and Programs on a daily basis to understand technical issues and support production. Administer and oversee technical program/project execution by managing scope, tasks/schedules/cost projections for all projects. Support career development, employee engagement, time approval, staffing, yearly reviews and all other related activities for team members. Provide guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques. Oversee and help coordinate process improvement activities that reduce machining time and increase throughput. Act as main process area interface when investigating, identifying, and resolving discrepancies and performance issues when necessary. Support the identification and procurement of machining equipment, facility preparation/improvement and preventative maintenance. Support the identification of and improvement for product and process specific safety issues. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 9+ years of experience; Master's with a minimum of 7+ years of experience; PhD with a minimum of 4+ years of experience. 5+ years of relevant work experience. Exposure to machining, welding, and assembly processes. 2+ years of technical project management. 2+ years of experience managing a team of 8+ members (direct or matrixed reports). Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance (US Citizenship). Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in STEM discipline. Experience with the development of machining processes for large rotational elements, gearing, and stationary components. Working knowledge of multi-axis machining center operation using conventional machining methods of metallic components. Exposure to advanced cutting tool technology for improving metal removal and tool life management. Experience in CAD/CAM applications: Modeling complex assemblies and tools; Generating Tool Paths; Implementing efficient and cost-effective solutions to machining of complex parts requiring adherence to tight tolerances. Experience in facilities and capital planning, resource and capacity planning and control account management practices. Familiarity with the capabilities and constraints of common assembly practices. Knowledge of Military, SAE, ASTM, and AGMA specifications. Ability to obtain Secret Clearance Classification. Salary Range: $125,500 - $188,300 Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. 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). Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr