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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
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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.
Description
Northrop Grumman Strategic Space Systems (SSSD) is seeking a qualified Front Line Manager (Mgr Engineering 1) to support the manual assembly team within the Module Assembly and Test Center (MA&T). This position is located in Manhattan Beach, CA.
As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You create trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change. You ensure that your team has the information and tools needed to perform at their best. You demonstrate our committed pursuit of applying innovation to meet the requirements of our customer. You create and execute strategies that result in sustainable value creation that delivers measurable results.
The Front Line Manager is responsible for direct supervision of manufacturing activities in the Module Assembly and Test Department. The Front Line Manger will be the main point of contact for managing manual assembly needs for MAT lab. MA&T is a world class facility capable of assembling and testing a wide array of microelectronic modules from DC to W-Band for space, air and ground applications. The MA&T department handles all operations from kitting through final screens. Processes include: component attach using conductive/non-conductive epoxy, wire and ribbon bonding, eutectic mount, laser sealing, seam sealing, RF & DC Tune & Test, and MIL-STD-883 screens.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Train, mentor and motivate technicians.
- Lab POC for investigating, identifying and resolving lab issues and understanding impact to production.
- Ensure training and certifications are current for lab employees (ensure no single point failures by maintaining proficiency cross training between areas). Assist Department Manager and Process owners on the Point of Operation (POO) training for production area access.
- Review program requirements to ensure adequate resources (personnel, equipment, and consumable material) are available and trained prior to production needs.
- Ensure process compliance, analyze defect, cost, and schedule metrics and implement continuous improvements.
- Manage equipment calibration and preventative maintenance schedules and ensure DFAR compliance.
- Support identification of new equipment/aging equipment for capital forecasts
To learn more about our hiring process for manager positions, please view our "Selecting the Best Qualified Managers" video:
http://www.northropgrumman.com/SQMVideo
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 with 2 years of manufacturing production and electronics manufacturing experience
- Previous production/manufacturing or design experience
- Prior experiences leading projects or programs or mentoring people
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Proficiency in Solumina and Enovia
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in business, engineering, or other STEM area
- Previous project or personnel management experience
- Knowledge and experience implementing lean manufacturing concepts
- Able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret clearance
Salary Range: $126,600.00 - $189,800.00
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.
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 most positions.
