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Sentinel - Sr. Manager MSE - Launch Systems Production Operations

Northrop Grumman · Roy, UT · 2 mo ago
On-siteManagement$167k–$250k/yrFull-time

About the role

This position will be located located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the Production Operations lead at the IPT level within Sentinel’s Launch Systems’ Launch Infrastructure OU for assigned work scope.
  • Lead the design, implementation, and maturation of the integrated manufacturing system for Sentinel during EMD:
    • Define how we will build Sentinel LS hardware at scale.
    • Drive execution on the system to prove out processes, tooling, data, and workflows.
    • Identify and close gaps required for a smooth transition into Production.
  • Develop and maintain the cross functional manufacturing plan for Sentinel, including:
    • Manufacturing requirements development and technical planning.
    • Manufacturing system design, integration, verification, and validation.
    • Evaluation of cost, schedule, span time, and implementation/program risk impacts.
  • Own Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRA) and Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRL) for critical/key Sentinel parts and products:
    • Identify manufacturing risks, opportunities, and mitigation actions.
    • Ensure manufacturing risks and maturation plans are visible in the program risk register and to Sentinel leadership.
  • Lead Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) and producibility analysis for Sentinel.
  • Incorporate lessons learned and best practices from prior programs to improve cost, schedule, and quality.
  • As CAM, develop and manage budgets, resource planning, schedules, and performance standards for assigned production operations scope.
  • Apply systems thinking to Sentinel manufacturing:
    • Analyze interconnections, dependencies, and emergent behaviors in Sentinel manufacturing systems and processes.
    • Develop system level manufacturing solutions rather than isolated process or part level fixes.
  • Provide leadership to cross functional teams (MEs, IEs, OPMs, Tooling, Quality, Field Support, GSC, etc.) to design, develop, and implement complex manufacturing systems for Sentinel:
    • Integrate processes, equipment, digital manufacturing technologies, and factory information systems.
    • Lead the transition from proposal and EMD prototypes into stable, scalable production operations.
    • Conduct root cause analysis of Sentinel manufacturing system issues and drive corrective and preventive actions based on data.
  • Support continuous improvement in Sentinel production:
    • Identify and implement technology and process changes to improve cost, span time, and quality.
    • Manage changes within existing production lines to minimize risk and disruption from a system level perspective.
  • Represent Production Operations in Sentinel program reviews, customer briefings, and technical meetings, providing clear technical and business insight on manufacturing readiness and execution.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline plus 8 years of related experience; or a Master’s degree plus 6 years of related 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.
    • Demonstrated experience in manufacturing engineering, manufacturing systems, production operations, industrial engineering, systems engineering, or advanced manufacturing technologies.
    • Experience supporting large, complex defense programs such as Sentinel or similar.
    • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute manufacturing or production plans that meet cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
    • Strong analytical, problem solving, and systems thinking skills applied to complex manufacturing environments.
    • Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non technical stakeholders, including program leadership and customers.

    Benefits

    • Military and Family Life Counseling (MFLC)
    • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
    • Short-term Disability
    • Long-term Disability
    • Life Insurance
    • Health Savings Account (HSA)
    • 401(k) Plan
    • Company Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
    • Employee Discounts
    • Health and Wellness Resources

    Pay

    $166,700.00 - $250,100.00

    Schedule

    9/80

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