Sentinel - Sr. Manager MSE - Launch Systems Production Operation Jobs

Sr Manager MSE, Launch Systems Production Operations

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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sr Manager MSE, Launch Systems Production Operations. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You Will Get To Do:

• Serve as the Production Operations lead at the IPT level within Sentinel's Launch Systems' Launch Infrastructure OU for assigned work scope.
• Lead the design, implementation, and maturation of the integrated manufacturing system for Sentinel during EMD:
• Define how we will build Sentinel LS hardware at scale.
• Drive execution on the system to prove out processes, tooling, data, and workflows.
• Identify and close gaps required for a smooth transition into Production.
• Develop and maintain the cross functional manufacturing plan for Sentinel, including:
• Manufacturing requirements development and technical planning.
• Manufacturing system design, integration, verification, and validation.
• Evaluation of cost, schedule, span time, and implementation/program risk impacts.
• Drive compliance with the Corporate Manufacturing Management System and SAE AS6500, including Tailoring manufacturing management requirements for Sentinel.
• Leading and/or supporting required documentation and reviews as part of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP) and major program milestones/technical reviews.
• Own Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRA) and Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRL) for critical/key Sentinel parts and products:
• Identify manufacturing risks, opportunities, and mitigation actions.
• Ensure manufacturing risks and maturation plans are visible in the program risk register and to Sentinel leadership.
• Lead Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) and producibility analysis for Sentinel:
• Integrate DFMA across Systems Engineering, Design Engineering, Global Supply Chain, suppliers, and operations.
• Incorporate lessons learned and best practices from prior programs to improve cost, schedule, and quality.
• As CAM, develop and manage budgets, resource planning, schedules, and performance standards for assigned production operations scope.
• Apply systems thinking to Sentinel manufacturing:
• Analyze interconnections, dependencies, and emergent behaviors in Sentinel manufacturing systems and processes.
• Develop system level manufacturing solutions rather than isolated process or part level fixes.
• Provide leadership to cross functional teams (MEs, IEs, OPMs, Tooling, Quality, Field Support, GSC, etc.) to design, develop, and implement complex manufacturing systems for Sentinel:
• Integrate processes, equipment, digital manufacturing technologies, and factory information systems.
• Lead the transition from proposal and EMD prototypes into stable, scalable production operations.
• Conduct root cause analysis of Sentinel manufacturing system issues and drive corrective and preventive actions based on data.
• Support continuous improvement in Sentinel production:
• Identify and implement technology and process changes to improve cost, span time, and quality.
• Manage changes within existing production lines to minimize risk and disruption from a system level perspective.
• Represent Production Operations in Sentinel program reviews, customer briefings, and technical meetings, providing clear technical and business insight on manufacturing readiness and execution.

Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense 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 positions 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.

You'll Bring These

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline plus 8 years of related experience; or a Master's degree plus 6 years of related experience.
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain…