Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manger Process Manufacturing 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Advanced Composites Center organization. This leadership role is located in El Segundo, CA. 

The Manager Process Manufacturing 2 will have the responsibility of managing supervisors who manage shop floor personnel.  The selected candidate will have the responsibility, authority, and accountability for leading the manufacturing activities of a cross functional product team. This includes responsibility for the cost, quality and the delivery schedule related to the product line. Experience in composites fabrication, bonding, and equipment/processes is required to determine root cause for part defects and implementing practical corrective actions.  In this role you will maintain complete responsibility that performance goals are met daily. Expectations for success will be to develop and maintain open lines of communication to ensure supplier and customer satisfaction, promote the development of self-directed work groups and a work environment which encourages training and opportunities for its work force, ensure compliance to all state, corporate and sector policies related to health, safety, environmental and equal opportunity regulations. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Providing direction and coaching to technicians and front-line managers in the Advanced Composites Center 

• Responsible for cost, quality, schedule performance and team engagement as part of the Operations leadership team.  Root cause investigation into failed composite processes is required.  

• The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels.  

• Ensures team members receive the required training and prepares the daily work plans in support of overall program objectives. 

• Provides leadership/direction to ensure all affordability initiatives and opportunities for process improvements are systematically identified, pursued, and supported.    

• Encourages and provides direction for career development of employees, including educational options for highly motivated employees. 

We offer flexible working schedules 9/80, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for candidates with experience in composites build processes, that are self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented to support our products & customers. 

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others 

Basic Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma AND 7 years of experience in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment. 

• Composites process and manufacturing build experience required 

• Must have 2 years of prior management/leadership experience 

• Must have the ability to obtain DoD Secret security clearance (US Citizenship required) as well as the ability to obtain and maintain Program Special Access 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and present presentations with various levels of leadership