Advanced Automation Manager

2 weeks ago

Palmdale, United States Northrop Grumman Full time

Job Description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Advanced Automation Manager Manufacturing Engineering 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Advanced Automation organization. This leadership role is located in Palmdale, CA


The Automation Manufacturing Engineering Manager will become part of Northrop Grumman's Manufacturing Engineering Team working in a collaborative environment while promoting a positive and proactive teamwork environment. The Advanced Automation team develops manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control and may develop those techniques. Provides guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques. Ensures production processes and procedures follow regulations. The team’s focus is upon automation projects such as including drilling systems; fiber placement systems for composites; robotics; coatings applications; projection systems and related equipment, which will include the following responsibilities:


Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and manage the daily production availability of all automated equipment.
  • Responsible for the performance, status, sustainment, and continuous improvement of both equipment and processes.
  • Lead and manage a team of engineers responsible for a wide range of automated production processes such as drilling robots, painting robots, automated guided vehicles, and various automated technologies.
  • Establish and sustain the maximum availability of production automation through planned maintenance, optimization, and event recovery.
  • Organize a broad range of specialized training for engineering and production operation personnel.
  • Use advanced programming and analysis tools to maintain the Automation organizations body of knowledge, establish role and responsibility requirements, recognize strengths and opportunities in employee competency, and foster team development events.
  • Determine proper staffing requirements, resource assignments, and sustain


We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.


As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement, and respond vigorously to change.


Basic Qualifications:

  • Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) AND 7 years of related work experience in production assembly/fabrication including composites, metallic, coatings application, and/or production manufacturing operations OR Master's Degree in STEM AND 5 years of experience in production assembly/fabrication including composites, metallic, coatings application, and/or production manufacturing operations OR PhD STEM with 2 years of experience in production assembly/fabrication including composites, metallic, coatings application, and/or production manufacturing operations
  • Must have 2 year of prior management/leadership experience in Manufacturing Engineering or Operations
  • Must have an ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance (US Citizenship required) as well as the ability to obtain and maintain Program Special Access
  • Ability to work 1st shift, or 2nd shift and any work schedule (times may vary)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
  • Assembly automation experience, troubleshooting design and installation experience.
  • Knowledge of composite fabrication and tooling, concepts.
  • Experience designing in 3D CAD e.g., CATIA, NX, CREO etc.
  • Firm understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-up
  • Understanding of Coordination of design and fabrication requirements for tools and fixtures with customers, both internal and external
  • Ability to interface/communicate with multiple levels of leadership, clients, and vendors
  • Project Management skills (proposal creation, scheduling, budget tracking)
  • Experience within the aerospace, automotive, or production related industry and/or with automated systems/machines
  • Experience in the development, capture, and execution of R&D technology capabilities.
  • Experience assessing maturity of new technology for transition to production
  • Experience with authoring proposals, technical documents, and procedures
  • Program management experience and PMP certification
  • Experience providing innovative techniques focused on improving product designs and tooling assemblies or equipment
  • The ability to demonstrate project management skills and problem-solving skills while supporting multiple projects simultaneously
  • Experience with drilling, CNC, and advanced manufacturing technologies
  • Experience with statistical analysis / green belt Six Sigma
  • Certification with using earned value management system (EVMS) for tracking project financials
  • Experience with machine controls, electrical theory, PLC ladder logic
  • Experience with robotics and robotic programing
  • Understanding and experience with CBA/ROI analysis and justification
  • Current and active DOD Secret or Top-Secret Clearance
  • Current Program Special Access
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project)
  • Must have the ability to travel to support business requirements

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