RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

A security clearance is not required to apply to or to start this job. The selected candidate will be processed for a security clearance after she/he starts the job.

Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems Manufacturing Organization is seeking a Manager 2, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance to join the Operations Engineering Leadership Team. The Manager 2, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance will have functional management responsibilities for a team that installs, maintains, and repairs industrial processing and manufacturing equipment.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with both technical and managerial experience to lead the Electro/Mechanical support team. The candidate will need to leverage prior hands-on experience of repair and maintenance of equipment, machines, and systems to lead and support a multi-disciplined repair organization for the 21st century in manufacturing and test.

What's Great About Working for Northrop Grumman: 

**Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work. 

**Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future. 

**Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off. 

**Many sites have 9/80 days, telework and flexible scheduling options, plus generous paid time off. 

**Northrop Grumman was recognized as one of the world’s most flexible employers by Sustainability Magazine in 2023.

**Northrop Grumman has made the Top 50 list for Diversity Inc. for 14 consecutive years!

Roles and responsibilities include:

Manage the daily operations of Engineers, Planners and Technicians; provide guidance and actively assist subordinates as required

Set priority and create methods to achieve department goal of zero equipment down time on critical equipment systems

Responsible for all personnel aspects of the department including, manpower forecasting and control, performance feedback, training, and attendance monitoring

Interface with union representatives and Northrop Grumman Labor Relations department

Prepare and coordinate repair plans and schedules in support of new or existing process and systems within the Engineering, Manufacturing and Test environments

Develop proactive maintenance plans for technical support and monitoring of cost, schedule, and performance against program baselines

Effectively formulate and execute courses of actions in a dynamic work environment

Lead mentoring and career development activities

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with 9 years of relevant experience (or 7 years with a Master’s degree). Candidates with a High School diploma and 13 years and candidates with an Associate’s degree and 11 years will also be considered.

Minimum of 2 years of experience leading or managing projects or personnel, including resource management

Hands on experience in repair and maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems

Experience managing and maintaining supplier for repair and maintenance tasks

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance

US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in a business or technical discipline plus 9 years relevant experience

Experience working in a union environment

Two or more years of experience leading and managing production or development support tasks related to installation, repair and support of process and test equipment

Experience resolving technical challenges that arise from breakdown of factory equipment

Hands on ability to diagnose, repair, troubleshoot and maintain electronic or mechanical subsystems such as conveyors, pumps, motors, PLC, sensors, robots or micro-processors controls

Prior experience with Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Corrective Action, Key Process Indicator (KPI) or 6-sigma with ability to achieve zero down time

Understanding of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and equipment maintainability

Experience with SAP, Maximo or other maintenance Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

Active Secret Security Clearance

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting

Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

Salary Range: $108,900.00 - $163,300.00

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 candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.