Manufacturing Engineer Manager - Level 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
None

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

WORK SCHEDULE:

9/80 with every other Friday off

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Manager – Level 2 to join our team in Dulles, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. The Manager will lead a team of ten Manufacturing Engineers supporting avionic circuit card production, combining functional management with hands‑on engineering leadership.

• Act as a hands‑on Manufacturing Engineer for assigned programs, drafting and reviewing work instructions, managing non‑conformance dispositions and engineering change requests, and conducting peer reviews to meet daily operational needs.
• Process Leadership:
  Collaborates with cross‑functional teams to develop, validate, and continuously improve electromechanical assembly methods, emphasizing DFM, shift‑left, manufacturing readiness, cost‑effectiveness, and quality. Automation & Tooling:
  Champion technical innovations, from business case through pilot testing to production deployment.
• Project & Capital Management:
  Plan, budget, and execute equipment and process‑development projects, ensuring schedule and cost targets are met.
• Team Development:
  Mentor engineers, coordinate training, and foster cross‑functional expertise (design‑for‑test, test readiness, triage).
• Operational Support:
  Troubleshoot assembly issues with suppliers, area management, and subject‑matter experts; oversee qualification of new equipment.
• Performance Oversight:
  Conduct staffing, performance reviews, knowledge‑management activities, and report progress to senior leadership and customers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace or related) with 9 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 7 years of professional experience.
• No clearance required to start
• 2 years of people or project‑leadership experience.
• Demonstrated background in manufacturing engineering, process control, and control‑plan development, preferably in electromechanical assemblies.
• Proficiency with scheduling, earned‑value tracking, and budgeting tools (e.g., Microsoft Project).
• Knowledge of surface‑mount technology, selective soldering, stencil design, vapor‑phase reflow, cleaning, and test processes; experience designing mechanical tooling for both manual and automated assembly.

• 5+ years developing electronic/mechanical products and manufacturing processes.
• Hands‑on experience in a represented manufacturing workforce environment.

Primary Level Salary Range: $133,100 - $199,700.

Additional benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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