Manager Engineering Technical Support – Level 2

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is hiring a Manager Engineering Technical Support – Level 2 for a 100% onsite role in Gilbert, AZ. In this position, you will lead day-to-day harness manufacturing operations, with a focus on safe execution, strong quality, and on-time delivery while meeting cost and schedule commitments. You will also supervise manufacturing support groups and provide leadership across the floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with program management and customer teams to understand contractual requirements, delivery milestones, and technical needs for current and future work.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, and support to floor managers, leads, and hourly teams, including performance reviews, goal setting, and support for development plans for direct reports.
• Lead daily operations for the harness manufacturing area, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are met.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience, or Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience. An additional 4+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably in aerospace, defense, electronics, or similar complex hardware.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience, such as leading a team, cell, or shift in a production or operations setting.
• Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams such as IE, ME, planning, and quality to meet cost and schedule goals.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to use metrics and KPIs to monitor performance and drive improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in harness/cable manufacturing or related electrical assembly environments.
• Experience supporting customer and program teams, including participation in program reviews and status meetings.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools.
• Demonstrated success leading front-line leaders such as supervisors, floor managers, or technical leads.

Tools and Technologies

• ERP/MRP

Compensation and Work Details

• Salary range: USD 126,600 - 189,800 per year
• Working arrangement: 100% onsite (telecommute not available)
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
• Relocation assistance: No relocation assistance available
• Clearance required for start: No
• Clearance type: None

Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package
• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay (depending on the position)
• Annual bonuses (reward individual contributions and share in company results; design described as applicable)
• Long Term Incentives (may be eligible for employees in Vice President or Director positions)