Virginia, United States
Onsite
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.
Primary objectives will include the leadership of 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 achieve production throughput objectives. Organizational elements include but are not limited to: Capture, Profit & Loss, Business Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, Integration & Test, Operations, Facilities, Safety & Mission Assurance, and Global Supply Chain. This position requires following projects through all manufacturing readiness level phases:
Concept development
Design, fabrication/assembly/test at lab level
Production environment demo
Full production operations implementation
Sustainment
Maintenance
Continuous improvement
The individual fulfilling this position is responsible for the Manufacturing ownership and oversight of designs (drawing packages) for a portfolio of products. The individual will engage in the Engineering change process and has ownership and approval authority for all changes involving Manufacturing scope. This position provides the leadership and management of Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) efforts from the preparation of proposals through execution with responsibility for cost, schedule, and performance to contract requirements. The individual selected for this role will provide management of Continuous Improvement (CI) projects and drive resolution of technical issues in manufacturing. This position may require performing the manufacturing portion of a Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA) as well as assisting other functions in their assessments.
The MSE is responsible for leading cross-functional teams to develop the Manufacturing Plan per AS6500, which includes but is not limited to executing Affordability, Operations Planning, and Strategic Sourcing Efforts.
The Manufacturing Plan also involves the alignment of Manufacturing Capital, Internal Research and Development (IRAD), Manufacturing Technology Advancement (MTA) resources to the development of discriminating technologies including, automation/robotics, data analytics, and digital fabric.
In this job, you will:
Rapidly assess and lend guidance to projects assigned to the program capture team to define strategy and architecture consideration to support LRIP production and scale, delegating appropriately to the rest of the program team
Owning the full development lifecycle of the assigned programs, inclusive of tracking subcontractors/partners, Design To Cost (DTC), sourcing/alternative suppliers
Develop overall production strategy scenarios to include multiple classification and SAP levels
Support customer Questions & Answers related to Production activities
Cultivate customer relationships and intimacy to develop further opportunities within the customer community
Partner with Global Supply Chain organization to cultivate subcontractor and partner relationships to maximize strategic sourcing and throughput goals
Develop new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans
Deliver presentations to customers, executive management, and other program stakeholders
Establish design concepts, criteria, and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration, and test
Actively support management of suppliers to meet program objectives, including cost, schedule, and technical requirements
Adhere to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards
Conduct thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation, and realization
Lead the formation of Manufacturing Technical Strategy to support Proposals
Lead the development of MRAs and Manufacturing Plans
Recommend design improvements to produce lower cost/higher performing products
Understand and translate state-of-the-art process capabilities and guidelines for product designers by interfacing with manufacturing subject matter experts
Develop discriminating IRAD and capital investment plans
Lead IRAD Projects
Develop cost models and perform affordability assessment efforts to meet program cost targets
Work with Sector Infrastructure team to determine manufacturing locations for future program phases and develop Facility Transition Plans
Basic Qualifications:
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
Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in project management, program management, engineering, capture efforts, supply chain, and/or business management related functions
Experience leading the Production Operations, Design to Cost, Subcontract Management, Full-Rate Production, Supplier sourcing acting as either project lead or integrated program team lead
Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including presentation experience and the ability to work seamlessly with a diverse community of engineers and customers
Experience with the full lifecycle of aerospace hardware development and builds
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of experience in production (manufacturing and/or integration and test)
Minimum 5 years of experience in development or sustainment management
Minimum 5 years of experience in integration of complex weapon systems
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 managing production, manufacturing, manufacturing operations, or test engineering teams.
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 issue and problem resolution in keeping with industry practices (e.g. Nishikawa diagram, 5 Whys, etc.) that identifies, communicates, monitors, and promptly resolves conflicts across all levels of the organization.
The ability to support the identification, selection, and management of subcontract and supply chain elements of the program in a manner that supports program goals and company strategy.
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.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $193,000.00 - $289,600.00The 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.Want to know if this job is worth applying to?
