Engineering Tech. Mgr

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
None

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.

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider of prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable, and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible possible.

The Space Manufacturing & Engineering Center has a need for a Manager of Engineering Technical Support 1 – Precision Assembly to be a functional manager and contribute technically to programs under the Manufacturing Engineering & Operations department in Redondo Beach, CA.

This is a highly dynamic and interactive position that is responsible for managing precision assembly support to all space programs and will involve interacting with numerous stakeholders, including program and functional management, multiple engineering disciplines, and logistical support services. Outstanding organizational and leadership skills are required to succeed in this role, along with an intimate knowledge of spacecraft precision assembly, including, but not limited to, capabilities, processes, and spans as they apply to bus structures, payload structures, solar arrays.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Managing a section within the broader organizational unit

• Conducting performance evaluations, including mid-year and annual reviews

• Leading the development, mentoring, and training of direct reports

• Assigning staff based on program and facility needs

• Partnering with Department and Section Managers to define and implement department strategy, focusing on critical skills, talent retention, and budget planning

• Supporting homeroom initiatives such as process improvements, Event Response Teams, and Corrective and Preventive Actions

• Driving process improvement and affordability initiatives to enhance quality, reduce cost, and meet delivery schedules

• Collaborating with managers and project leads to achieve quality, schedule, and cost objectives

• Fostering a culture of accountability, empowerment, and high performance aligned with program and business goals

• Managing the integrated master production schedule for the production area

• Promoting metrics-based management

• Providing hardware support throughout all phases—from concept to flight delivery—including producibility and readiness reviews

• Must be available to work 1st shift (6:00 AM – 3:30 PM)

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401k

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health & Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 4 years of experience in a technical role OR Master's Degree plus 2 years of experience in a technical role OR High School Diploma/G.E.D plus 8 years of experience in a technical role

• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing,…