Manager Industrial Systems Engineering I

Operations and Industrial Engineering Manager 1

The Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an exceptionally talented, motivated, and creative Operations and Industrial Engineering Manager 1 at our Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) located outside of Baltimore, Maryland where we design, manufacture, and test semiconductor products for internal and commercial production customers as well as emerging technology programs.

Northrop Grumman's ATL microelectronics facility is a unique high-mix production environment supporting semiconductor devices, RF / microwave assemblies, and advanced microelectronics packaging. Our engineering and operations teams provide cutting-edge process development and manufacturing excellence in support of programs across avionics, space and defense systems.

What You'll Get To Do :

The Operations and Industrial Engineering Manager 1 will be responsible for leading technical and management activities associated with industrial engineering, data analytics, project management, and tactical operations engineering functions within the ATL facility. The manager will serve as a functional and technical leader for a group of engineers supporting manufacturing excellence, capacity planning, process improvement, and production control.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead a team of Industrial Engineers and tactical Operations Engineers.
• Drive factory performance improvements in cost, schedule, and quality using Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven decision making.
• Implement and maintain capacity models, production forecasting, and demand analysis tools to support strategic planning.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and program teams to optimize workflows, reduce cycle time, and improve throughput.
• Oversee tactical operations support including constraint management, WIP control, and manufacturing floor decision-making.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation while encouraging professional development of staff.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, ethics, and operational excellence goals.

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :