Line Maintenance Manager 1

Northrop Grumman's ATL semiconductor foundry provides unique capability supporting a range of production microelectronic devices (Silicon, Gallium Arsenide, Gallium Nitride, Silicon Carbide) and providing leading edge technology development in superconducting electronics. Our devices enable multiple generations of Northrop Grumman's ground-based radars, avionic radars, and space systems. Join us for the chance to work with an amazing, experienced, and talented team while helping serve your country. Enjoy the opportunity to grow and learn through a variety of challenging projects in R&D, ongoing long-term programs, and new programs targeting future military platforms. Our multidisciplinary foundry team enables activities spanning from development to sustainment process engineering. ATL is responsible for all aspects of semiconductor technology including design, mask making, wafer fabrication, test, and assembly.
What you'll get to do:

Primarily manage union represented Semiconductor Equipment Technicians across multiple shifts and will be responsible for directing, planning, and managing the work of those technicians.

Establish appropriate factory metrics goals, and coordinate with other managers, including Equipment Engineering and Operations on utilizing resources and setting priorities on Preventive Maintenance, tactical tool recoveries, down equipment troubleshooting.

Develop and support strategic tool availability efforts with groups like Process Engineering, Process Integration and special projects teams.

Support shift staffing, employee tasking, budget oversight, and program/maintenance interface activities.

Hire, on-board, conduct personnel performance assessments, time charging approval, and employee development.

This position offers an attractive 9/80 work schedule (contingent upon business needs); you'll enjoy working nine-hour days from Monday to Thursday, giving you the rewarding benefit of every other Friday off! This arrangement facilitates extended weekends for a better work-life balance.
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Basic Qualifications:

Associate's Degree with a minimum of 7 years of professional experience; Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience; Master's Degree with 3 years of experience; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience with semiconductor process engineering and device fabrication.

Experience in high volume manufacturing.

Must have some leadership or management experience.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Must be willing to work 2nd shift (Mon-Fri 2:00-11:00pm)

U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, Physics or a related technical area and 7 years of relevant experience

5 years experience with semiconductor equipment maintenance

Experience interfacing with multiple vendors spanning many disciplines including manufacturing vendors and trades

Working knowledge of industry and management methodologies focused on continuous improvement in manufacturing, such as SPC, 5S, Total Quality Management or Six Sigma

Experienced in ISO 9001 or AS9100 Audits and Requirements Knowledgeable of Industrial Hazardous Waste Management procedures

Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance

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Primary Level Salary Range: $112,600.00 - $169,000.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Client-provided location(s): Linthicum Heights, MD

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10208226

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-25T20:11:17