Posted:
1/26/2026, 10:18:37 PM
Location(s):
Mississippi, United States
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Manufacturing Engineering Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals located in rural Iuka, MS.
The assignment includes responsibility for managing technical, schedule, cost, and resources across multiple programs and may include tooling development projects supporting manufacturing needs such as hand layup, fiber placement, assembly, machining, painting, and structural testing of composite parts. Iuka currently produces structures for Atlas, Delta, Antares, F-35 and other high-end related parts. Some of our work requires Secret Clearance. Our Iuka facility employs about 700 people across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Support Services with plans for continued growth. The work we do affects our national security. Does this sound exciting to you? Come join us and be a part of a rich tradition of aerospace innovation!
Responsibilities include the following:
Provide technical leadership and oversight of engineering staff
Support staff with the appropriate resources to solve problems
Track department schedules, working to identify key parameters and metrics to increase efficiency and reduce program costs
Plan manpower requirements, performing quarterly and annual performance reviews of staff
Our engineering team works across multiple programs, which are broken out by program and product families. You will guide your team to meet our customer needs and deliver quality products in a timely manner. Ownership and pride in work are important to our employees. Are you ready to lead and empower a team to succeed? We trust and empower our folks to make decisions affecting our daily work.
This position is for a day shift (Monday to Friday), and may require off-hour support. Northrop Grumman offers a full suite of benefits including health, retirement, and wellness initiatives. We are regularly ranked as a top company for work life balance!
“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:
Bachelors degree with 5 years of engineering experience & 2 years leadership experience OR Masters with 3 years of engineering experience & 2 years leadership experience
Experience creating work instructions and integration of design changes into the build package
Experience with cross-functional engagement and building relationships with internal and external customers
Must be have an active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR/SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
Preferred Qualifications:
A Bachelors in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) field, or a Masters in a STEM field
Active DoD security clearance
Demonstrated work experience leading diverse teams and building teams from the ground up
Working knowledge of composite manufacturing techniques
Knowledge of continuous improvement
Demonstrated broad skill set that is balanced between interpersonal, business and technical capabilities
Website: https://northropgrumman.com/
Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Data Integration ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Remote Sensing ⋅ Security ⋅ Software