Manager, Manufacturing Systems Engineering

Northrop Grumman

. Manage a team of Manufacturing Systems Engineers focused on advanced manufacturing and digital worker technologies .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timePalmdale • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $161,100 - $241,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing manufacturing systems and digital worker technologies, with a strong focus on team leadership, project management, and process improvement. Proficient in overseeing the development and implementation of advanced manufacturing solutions while ensuring compliance with technical and operational requirements.

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Team LeadershipProject ManagementManufacturing Systems EngineeringDigital Worker TechnologiesDoD Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing SystemsProject/Program ManagementSystems EngineeringDigital Manufacturing SolutionsRequirements GenerationHardware/Software IntegrationProcess DevelopmentTechnical WritingNetwork ArchitectureAugmented Reality/Virtual Reality

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationDecision-MakingCoachingPerformance Management

Tools & Technologies

Siemens NXTcECPLMSAPManufacturing Execution Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Secret ClearanceSpecial Program Access

Industry Keywords

Advanced ManufacturingDigital Worker TechnologiesIIoTRFIDConnected Worker PlatformsAerospaceEngineeringProduction EnvironmentStakeholder EngagementIntegrated Product Team

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a team of Manufacturing Systems Engineers focused on advanced manufacturing and digital worker technologies
Lead development, implementation, and transition of manufacturing systems and process solutions for production applications
Oversee digital worker and manufacturing enablement solutions, including digital work instructions, AR/VR, connected worker tools, wearable and mobile devices, edge devices, IIoT, RFID, automation enablement, and data-driven manufacturing
Ensure requirements are incorporated into development plans and evaluate process, system, and tool performance in production environments
Identify and address technical, schedule, cost, and quality issues
Provide leadership in design concepts, technology maturity, manufacturing readiness, and specification compliance
Collaborate with operations, quality, engineering, digital/IT, program leadership, and executive management
Oversee project scope, cost, schedule, and execution for team assignments and development efforts
Drive innovation and continuous improvement across manufacturing systems and worker-enablement technologies
Lead employee development through performance management, coaching, engagement, training oversight, and career development
Manage hiring, onboarding, retention, and staffing allocation
Prioritize team resources across multiple programs and initiatives
Support bid and proposal activities and program gate reviews
Resolve technical, financial, staffing, and execution challenges across programs
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 9 years of combined technical and leadership experience in engineering, aviation, systems engineering, aerospace, or manufacturing/production; OR Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 7 years of combined technical and leadership experience in engineering, aviation, systems engineering, aerospace, or manufacturing/production
Experience leading an engineering team, technical team, project, or integrated product team
Experience with project/program management, including proposal support, scheduling, budget tracking, and execution
Must have an active DoD Secret clearance with a periodic reinvestigation or original adjudication date completed within the last 5 years
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access
Ability to travel 10–15% of the time
Current Special Program Access preferred
Experience working with IPTs, stakeholders, and customers such as the Air Force and Navy preferred
Familiarity with process development and process controls preferred
Experience in manufacturing systems, advanced manufacturing technologies, or digital manufacturing solutions preferred
Demonstrated leadership skills, sound technical judgment, and ability to make timely decisions with limited information preferred
Experience managing direct reports, including employee development, performance feedback, staffing, and workload prioritization preferred
Strong background in systems engineering and manufacturing processes preferred
Experience with digital worker technologies such as augmented reality/virtual reality, digital work instructions, mobile or wearable devices, IIoT, RFID, connected worker platforms, and edge devices preferred
Experience in development, integration, and deployment of network architecture and digital infrastructure preferred
Experience generating requirements and translating stakeholder needs into executable technical requirements preferred
Experience supporting proposals and early lifecycle program activities preferred
Experience with Siemens NX, TcE, CPLM, SAP, Manufacturing Execution Systems, or related manufacturing systems preferred
Experience in hardware/software integration of manufacturing systems preferred
Experience in digital manufacturing preferred
Architecture, design, and integration experience for engineering systems and software preferred
Technical writing skills preferred
Experience operating in a fast-paced production environment with increasing schedules and delivery rates preferred
U.S. Citizenship required for positions with a government clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
First shift, 4/10 or 9/80 work schedule
Flexible work arrangements
Strong learning opportunities
Broad program exposure
Collaborative team environment
Overtime eligibility may be available
Shift differential may be available
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business