Engineering manager Jobs in Ventura, CA

divh2Industrial Engineering Manager 2 / h2pAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history. / ppAn organization within Northrop Grummans Intelligence Systems division, Mission Enabling Products is a leading designer, producer, and supplier of spacecraft components that power and enable satellites of all classes. Products include spacecraft panels, bus structures, precision optical structures, deployable structural systems and mechanisms, solar arrays, and antenna reflectors. Our products are on virtually every U.S. satellite built in the last 20 years. Our Deployables Operating Unit is seeking an Industrial Engineering Manager 2 to support operations for the Goleta and Oxnard, CA facilities. This position may be located at either site. / ph3Overview / h3pReporting to the Director of Operations, the Industrial Engineering Manager is responsible for modernizing and innovating the manufacturing and operations practices of the Deployables OU to achieve strategic objectives. This position will be responsible for continuous improvement efforts, capacity and manpower modeling, capital expenditure projects, and factory planning projects aligned with business strategies. This position will contribute and be responsible for the completion of organizational projects and goals. / ph3Role and Responsibilities : / h3ulliAccountable for ensuring program milestones and performance goals are achieved through the continuous improvement process, from identification of opportunities for improvement, to test and evaluate solutions, safety, quality, delivery and cost expectations of internal and external customers / liliAchieve operational objectives by contributing recommendations and subject matter expertise to strategic action plans and reviews; implement production, productivity, and quality standard initiatives / liliProvide technical input supporting program and production plans, proposals and initiatives / liliProvide technical and leadership support to the Industrial Engineering team, providing object-oriented direction and development through mentoring and coaching / liliManage matrixed facility professionals engaged in a variety of tasks associated with the facility operations of the Deployables sites, spare parts support, equipment maintenance and capital projects / liliAnalyze and provide recommendations for the acquisition of capital assets and related funding allocations / liliDirect the development, release and maintenance of manufacturing requirements and work sequence plans, consistent with program scheduling objectives / liliDevelop and maintain applicable labor and resource requirements plans and utilization reports / liliApply advanced engineering methods and models to develop optimal process designs and efficient utilization of resources / li / ulh3Basic Qualifications : / h3ulliBachelors degree in a STEM discipline with eight years experience performing Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering functions / liliExperience leading Continuous Improvement and / or Lean initiatives resulting in cost savings / cost avoidance / liliProven experience leading teams or projects / liliStrong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and Lean Agile methodologies / liliProficient in Microsoft Excel, Project, and Power Point / liliExcellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with senior leadership on a technical level / liliUS Citizenship is required / li / ulh3Preferred Qualifications : / h3ulliBachelors degree in Industrial Engineering or other Engineering discipline / liliSix Sigma or other Lean certification / liliDemonstrated experience as an agent of change through hands-on implementation of Lean, continuous improvement, TPS, TOC, etc. / liliExperience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (SAP or Cost-Point etc.) / liliExperience with multiple program environments utilizing common infrastructure and facilities / li / ulpPrimary Level Salary Range : $133,100.00 - $199,700.00 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 candidates 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. / p / div