Manufacturing Engineering Manager 2

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Iuka
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Manufacturing Engineering Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals located in rural Iuka, MS . The assignment includes responsibility for managing technical, schedule, cost, and resources across multiple programs and may include tooling development projects supporting manufacturing needs such as hand layup, fiber placement, assembly, machining, painting, and structural testing of composite parts. Iuka currently produces structures for Atlas, Delta, Antares, F-35 and other high-end related parts. Some of our work requires Secret Clearance. Our Iuka facility employs about 700 people across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Support Services with plans for continued growth. The work we do affects our national security. Does this sound exciting to you? Come join us and be a part of a rich tradition of aerospace innovation! Responsibilities include the following: Provide technical leadership and oversight of engineering staff Support staff with the appropriate resources to solve problems Track department schedules, working to identify key parameters and metrics to increase efficiency and reduce program costs Plan manpower requirements, performing quarterly and annual performance reviews of staff Our engineering team works across multiple programs, which are broken out by program and product families. You will guide your team to meet our customer needs and deliver quality products in a timely manner. Ownership and pride in work are important to our employees. Are you ready to lead and empower a team to succeed? We trust and empower our folks to make decisions affecting our daily work. This position is for a day shift (Monday to Friday), and may require off-hour support. Northrop Grumman offers a full suite of benefits including health, retirement, and wellness initiatives. We are regularly ranked as a top company for work life balance! “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: Bachelors degree with 5 years of engineering experience & 2 years leadership experience OR Masters with 3 years of engineering experience & 2 years leadership experience Experience creating work instructions and integration of design changes into the build package Experience with cross-functional engagement and building relationships with internal and external customers Must be have an active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR/SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs Preferred Qualifications: A Bachelors in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) field, or a Masters in a STEM field Active DoD security clearance Demonstrated work experience leading diverse teams and building teams from the ground up Working knowledge of composite manufacturing techniques Knowledge of continuous improvement Demonstrated broad skill set that is balanced between interpersonal, business and technical capabilities Primary Level Salary Range: $109,000.00 - $163,400.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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