Posted:
9/16/2025, 7:39:23 AM
Location(s):
Utah, United States ⋅ Roy, Utah, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering
Workplace Type:
On-site
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager 2. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You’ll Get To Do:
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager 2 to lead the Sentinel Program’s Manufacturing Engineers (ME) in Roy, Utah. This position is supporting the development of the Air Vehicle Equipment (AVE). You will lead the onsite ME Team as a member of the Sentinel Manufacturing leadership team, interfacing with other Manufacturing team members, customers and suppliers. As the lead for this team of MEs, you will be responsible for the timely execution of the specific SOWs supporting the AVE build and delivery, as well as managing the ME resources required to execute the SOW. The individual will have working knowledge of ME related processes for performing producibility analysis, creating manufacturing plans, creating the Manufacturing Bill of Material (MBOM), creating work instructions, assessing supplier capabilities utilizing MRA processes as defined by the DOD MRA handbook as well as having the ability to assimilate / collate the metrics for internal and customer reporting.
This Manufacturing Engineering Manager 2 position has the following duties and responsibilities:
Collaborate with the AVE Manufacturing Lead to assess SOW requirements for the execution of Sentinel program requirements related to Manufacturing Engineering for the various AVE builds and delivery SOWs
Develop and co-ordinate accurate and executable resource plans, assist with creation of Integrated Master Schedules, work plans and associated status tracking metrics
Provide guidance and direction for the team of Manufacturing Engineers who are executing the SOW requirements
Collaborate across the ME Team to ensure consistency in the use of Digital Engineering processes, tools and methods for accomplishing the development work leading to Production
Develop team members for growth in work scope capability and job satisfaction
Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, identify program opportunities for improvement and obtain solutions as applicable
Conduct assessments of team member’s performance related to team and individual goals
The candidate will need to demonstrate exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, and to have the ability to multi-task and communicate effectively with varying levels of Customer, NGC, Supplier employees and leadership
Experience leading the team to perform at cost and schedule while achieving all requirements.
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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 a technical or business related field and a minimum 6 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 4 years’ 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 Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
1 year experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule
Demonstrated management experience leading a technical and complex program effort.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
Prior experience operating in a dynamic environment of increasing production schedules and high delivery rates
Preferred candidate will be a proven leader; problem solver; possess a strong work ethic; and have excellent communications and interpersonal skills required to work closely with teammates, stakeholders and both internal and external customers.
Familiarity with Northrop Grumman Manufacturing Engineering, processes and procedures.
Knowledge and experience with Production Planning functions
Experience working with Common Product Lifecycle Management (CPLM)
Experience working with Systems Applications and Products (SAP)
Experience working with Manufacturing Executions System (MES)
Prior experience with ICBM programs
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