Northrop Grumman Australia · 16 hours ago
Sr. Manager of Engineering Operations
United States-California-Northridge
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$193K/yr - $290K/yr
10+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, seeking a Senior Manager of Engineering Operations to lead the operational heartbeat of the Advanced Weapons Business Unit in Northridge, CA. This role is critical in ensuring that engineering functions run smoothly, on schedule, and aligned with strategic objectives.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the engineering cadence by managing and optimizing workforce planning, seating arrangements, proposal development, action item tracking, training programs, and lab management
Oversee and drive the engineering functional scorecard process, ensuring accurate measurement and reporting of performance metrics across the organization
Direct the engineering operations review process, providing strategic insights and actionable feedback to drive continuous improvement
Provide leadership, guidance, and tasking to the Engineering Project Manager, ensuring alignment between project execution and operational goals
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and effectively manage resources
Establish and maintain a structured environment to facilitate scheduled meetings, status reviews, and performance evaluations
Manage proposals and infrastructure planning effectively to support current and future engineering initiatives
Support product line strategic initiatives, ensuring that operational processes align with long-term business goals and innovation objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, or a related STEM discipline
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in engineering operations, project management, or a closely related technical field
At least 5 years of management or leadership experience, with a proven track record of driving operational excellence in an engineering environment
Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with cross functional teams and senior management
Demonstrated experience in managing complex operations metrics and driving process improvements
Active US Government DoD Secret security clearance
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical field
Experience in aerospace, defense, or a similarly fast paced, technology driven industry
Familiarity with engineering operations review processes, functional scorecards, and digital collaboration tools
Prior experience in workforce planning, resource allocation, and managing engineering laboratories or technical facilities
Proven ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives that drive efficiency and operational effectiveness
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase