Manager Engineering Technical Support – Level 2

United States-Arizona-Gilbert
Full-time
$126,600.00 - $189,800.00
Posted Nov 9, 2026

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Skills

Communication
Leadership
Operations
Six Sigma

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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’s Space Sector is seeking a Manager Engineering Technical Support – Level 2 to join our team in Gilbert, AZ. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

The Harness Manufacturing Manager is responsible for leading day-to-day operations in the harness manufacturing area, ensuring safe, high-quality, and on-time delivery of current and future program work. This role works closely with program management and customer-facing teams to understand requirements, translate them into executable manufacturing plans, and drive performance to cost and schedule commitments. The manager oversees manufacturing support groups and directly supervises floor managers and technical leads to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs).

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

•Partner with program management and customer teams to understand contractual requirements, delivery milestones, and technical needs for current and future work.

•Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, and support to floor managers, leads, and hourly teams. Conduct performance reviews, set goals, and support development plans for direct reports.

•Lead daily operations for the harness manufacturing area, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are met.

•Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

•Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of degree.

•Experience in manufacturing or production environment, preferably in aerospace, defense, electronics, or similar complex hardware.

•Prior leadership/supervisory experience (e.g., leading a team, cell, or shift) in a production or operations setting.

•Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams such as IE, ME, planning, and quality to meet cost and schedule goals.

•Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

•Proven ability to use metrics/KPIs to monitor performance and drive improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

•Experience in harness/cable manufacturing or related electrical assembly environment.

•Experience supporting customer and program teams, including participation in program reviews and status meetings.

•Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

•Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools.

•Demonstrated success leading front-line leaders (e.g., supervisors, floor managers, technical leads)

As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

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Primary Level Salary Range: $126,600.00 - $189,800.00

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.