Manufacturing Systems Engineering Manager 3 - Baltimore Operations (Space Sector)

We are looking for you to join our team as a Manufacturing Systems Engineering Manager 3 based out of Linthicum, MD as part of our Space Sector Eastern Region Manufacturing and Operation Baltimore leadership team.

The Manufacturing Systems Engineering Manager 3 will be responsible for shaping and executing the Manufacturing Systems Engineering strategy across various space platforms resident within the Baltimore area campuses including MSAT, MSAT 2, MSAT 3, and ATL.
What you will get to do:

Engaging with the various space business units during pre-proposal and proposal program phases to offer insight into higher yielding, novel, and evolving manufacturing processes.

Developing a Manufacturing Plan for each phase of the program

Performing a Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA)

Leading design for automation efforts

Cost Modeling and Design to Cost activities

Developing Manufacturing Maturity Plans (MMP) which includes but is not limited to executing Affordability, Manufacturing Planning, Capital Planning and Strategic Sourcing Efforts.

Functional MSE and ME Manager - Maintain team affordability and advance team effectiveness; ensure team resources and skills are in place to meet both technical and financial objectives; promote career development and employee engagement; assess employee performance

Brief Program teams and Space Regional and Sector Manufacturing Leadership on division advanced manufacturing strategy, projects, and progress

Basic Qualifications for a Manufacturing Systems Engineering Manager 3:

Bachelor's Degree in a related STEM field and a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience (8 years with a master's degree)

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance at the time of application.

Expertise with processes and materials used to make focal plane assemblies, panel, ESA, payload, and space vehicle level hardware

Subject Matter Expert in manufacturing system engineering processes and products throughout the program life cycle, as well as providing technical leadership and guidance.

Demonstrated experience with project management and communication including associated tools and methods

Experience in managing both internal and external personnel and teams to include subcontractors

Experience in presenting technical solutions in manufacturing to programs and external customers

US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

8 or more years of manufacturing process engineering related experience

Experience as a Manufacturing Leader in many of the phases of acquisition, design, integration, and execution.

Experience rapidly assessing and lending guidance to projects assigned to the organizational group as well as demonstrated mentoring and guidance to engineers

Experience in recruiting and developing engineering talent

Experience with analytical problem decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, solution implementation

Experience on Failure Review Boards and Anomaly Review Teams

* Experience showcasing a department's capabilities & benefits to existing and potential customers to secure funding & support development activities

Primary Level Salary Range: $178,500.00 - $267,700.00The 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-R10212329

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-10-28T20:13:41