Manager Industrial Engineering 2
- Location:
- Saint Augustine, Florida, United States of America
About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics System Sector is seeking a Manager Industrial Engineering 2 to support our Industrial Engineering Operations Management (IEOM) organization. The leader will join our team of qualified, diverse, individuals on-site in Saint Augustine, FL.
The Manager of Industrial Engineering 2 will have the responsibility of working side by side with a team of individuals performing Industrial engineering and operations management tasks. The Manager will have the responsibility of working side by side with Operations Leadership including Directors/VPs by developing people, process and tools to help achieve all business targets, which will include the following responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Manager will be leading a team of 8-15 Industrial Engineers and Operations Project Managers across multiple sites.
- Provide technical and leadership support to the Industrial Engineering and operations management team.
- Drive strategic initiatives and tactical actions that deliver results to improve program cost and schedule performance. Ensure program milestones and performance goals are achieved.
- Guide executive level decision-making on how to effectively increase assembly rate in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
- Deliver on short-term, high visibility program requests, while creating a vision and executing a long-term strategy to influence change within and outside the organization.
- Coordinate the development and maintenance of manufacturing schedules and plans to ensure adequate labor, facilities, equipment, tooling, and materials are available on time to ensure customer requirements are met.
- Analyzes and designs value stream, including capability, capacity, throughput, workflow and logistics. Drive actions towards continuous improvement and affordability targets.
- Coach, mentor, and develop team of industrial engineers by assigning meaningful tasks, providing frequent feedback, and rewarding positive performance. Build trust within the organization and align team towards a clear set of impactful goals.
- Administer to employees; including performance reviews, merit increases, promotions, skills inventory and personal resources.
These shifts will be supporting our 9/80 shift structure: Monday through Thursday 6am -330pm, every other Friday 6am-2:30pm.
We offer flexible work arrangements, 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.
Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree with 5 years' experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or related engineering experience OR a Master's Degree with 3 years' experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or related engineering experience.
- 2 years of proven experience leading teams and/or projects.
- Experience Microsoft Office Tools (PowerPoint, Excel, etc).
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance and ability to obtain Special Program access within a reasonable amount of time as required by the business.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics ) field.
- Bachelor's Degree with 7 years' experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or related experience OR a Master's Degree with 5 years' experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or related experience
- Industrial Engineering experience / Industrial Engineering Degree.
- 2 years of shop floor operations support experience.
- Experience/certifications in lean/process improvement.
- Experience with Performance metrics of high-rate assembly line.
- Experience providing innovative techniques focused on improving product designs and processes utilizing analytic model.
- Active DoD Secret Clearance.
What we offer:
At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer comprehensive benefits including competitive medical and dental options, a great 401K matching program, college education assistance, annual bonuses, 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees, and opportunities for career advancement across North America!