Senior Principal Manufacturing Technical Project Manager

United States-Illinois-Rolling Meadows
Full-time
$123,400.00 - $185,000.00
Posted Nov 12, 2026

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Skills

Six Sigma

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems sector is looking for a Senior Principal Manufacturing Technical Project Manager located on-site in Rolling Meadows, IL who will lead efforts needed in standing up, modifying and/or sustaining assembly/process capabilities for aerial, military-grade, or space-grade Electronic Warfare Systems and Subsystems.

Manufacturing Engineers thrive in an environment of daily unique challenges and close proximity to products. Partnering with production, successful test engineers lead troubleshooting and ensure excellence in hardware and software. Engineers who do well in this setting enjoy seeing their work perform in a test or a product, collaborate and communicate well across functions, and are innovative problem solvers. Best suited to this role are those who enjoy learning and bring a sense of urgency and energy to their tasks.

What you will get to do :

As a Technical Leader, this individual will be responsible for:

•Managing & driving to on schedule and on budget completion of non-recurring manufacturing engineering work packages and capital projects. [Demonstrating technical leadership to ensure NRE activities progress at positive SPI & CPI]

•Strategizing & Prioritizing non-recurring manufacturing projects guiding product line solutions by leading cross-functional discussions, preparing ROI/business case and pursuing funding where needed. [Leading continuous improvement initiatives to reduce SRR, cycle time and defects per unit]

•Performing Earned Value to track progress and put mitigation in place to address schedule or cost risks. [CAM]

•Shaping bids during proposal phase and collaborating with cross functions to achieve producibility in new and updated product design. [Positioning the org for success by providing technical involvement needed prior to start of manufacturing / productionization efforts]

•Reporting progress at multiple levels of leadership.

•Responsible for the overall performance of the Manufacturing Engineering Team's activities to assure compliance with company objectives and obligations.

•Represent the Operations Manufacturing Engineering organization. Interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations.

•Ability to interface/communicate with multiple levels of leadership, clients, and vendors.

Basic Qualifications for the Senior Principal Manufacturing Technical Project Manager:

•Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Electrical Engineering or related degree with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience; OR a Master of Science (MS) degree in equivalent fields and minimum 6 years of relevant experience.

•Experience interpreting drawings and specifications.

•Experience in creating process work instructions, developing/improving manufacturing processes, and/or working in a design or systems environment with limited assistance .

•Experience in leading medium scale projects or leading continuous improvement initiatives.

•Experience in working with multidisciplinary teams.

•Must be willing to get CAM certified within 3 months from start.

•United States citizenship required. Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications for the Senior Principal Manufacturing Technical Project Manager:

•CAM certification and experience performing earned value/CAM efforts preferred.

•Experience with leading executive presentations.

•Proven excellence with Root Cause Corrective Action methods.

•Prior experience troubleshooting Circuit Card Assemblies.

•Proven experience in encapsulation processes.

•Demonstrated excellence and/or education in use of the DMAIC process.

•Active DoD Security Clearance but not required.

What We Can Offer You :

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits, including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

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Primary Level Salary Range: $123,400.00 - $185,000.00

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.