Manager Machining Manufacturing 1

Relocation assistance is not available. No security clearance required to start. Travel is required, approximately 10% of the time.

About the role

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future.

Northrop Grumman Marine Systems specializes in the development, manufacture, assembly, and testing of propulsion and power generation systems for naval surface ships and submarines. As a Manager Machining Manufacturing 1 in Sunnyvale, CA, you will lead a team producing unique systems critical to national defense and global security.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across production for the Structural Fabrication team.
• Directly supervise approximately 5–10 represented employees, including assigning work, setting daily priorities, managing schedules, monitoring workflow, and supporting operating cost targets.
• Ensure all work meets Northrop Grumman’s high standards of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Engagement.
• Monitor work in process, material and tooling availability, and shipping readiness; resolve day-to-day operational and quality issues.
• Track and act on key performance indicators (KPIs) for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and 5S/housekeeping; use data to drive continuous improvement.
• Support program and project performance by providing accurate status on cost, schedule, and technical performance; identify risks and develop mitigation actions.
• Adhere to the collective bargaining agreement and communicate constraints within the department to support teams.
• Manage overall EVMS for the assigned program.
• Be flexible to work weekends to support operations as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience. (An additional 4 years of relevant experience may substitute for a degree.)
• Minimum 2 years of people leadership experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory or team lead experience in an Operations/Manufacturing environment.
• Experience with SAP/MRP.
• Experience managing a union-represented workforce.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance.

Pay

Primary salary range: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00. The final offer considers scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Eligible employees may receive overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results. Vice Presidents and Directors may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.