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Job Description:

The Microelectronics Center group of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an exceptionally talented, passionate, and creative Fab Operations Engineering Manager 1 for the Advanced Technology Labs (ATL) - located outside of Baltimore, Maryland - where we design, manufacture, and test semiconductor products for internal and commercial production customers as well as emerging technology programs. Northrop Grumman's ATL semiconductor foundry is a unique capability supporting a range of production microelectronic devices (Silicon, Gallium Arsenide, Gallium Nitride, Silicon Carbide) and providing leading-edge technology development in superconducting electronics. Our devices enable several Northrop Grumman's ground-based radars, avionic radars, and space systems. Join us for the chance to work with an amazing, experienced, and talented team while helping serve your country. Enjoy the opportunity to lead an amazing team and work on several challenging projects in R&D, ongoing long-term programs, and new programs targeting future military platforms.

The chosen candidate will be the Manager for the Operations Engineers supporting the foundry operations activities and will be responsible for directing, planning, and managing the engineering work in our semiconductor fabrication areas as it pertains to manufacturing operations. Examples are tactical tasks like daily coordination of WIP priority and lot movement, as well as strategic initiatives including capacity modeling and continuous improvement activities. The Fab Operations Engineering Manager will be responsible for supervising engineering resources who operate in a semiconductor manufacturing environment. The manager will spend approximately one-fifth of their time in the cleanroom environment supporting foundry operations alongside technicians and engineers performing the work.

Other responsibilities include:

• Provide direction and guidance to employees utilizing management guidelines and general policies

• Responsible for meeting Fab throughput, product delivery, Fab yields, and overall fab quality and continuous improvement efforts

• Involved in staffing decisions, training, and driving engagement efforts to achieve the employee's highest potential

• Innovate on existing reports and creating new ones

• Introducing and executing new metrics

• Identify areas of opportunity for the foundry and execute new projects accordingly

• Provide management with progress reports and presentations

• Work independently across the organization to meet Fab needs and goals

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to increase efficiency of the Fab

• Maintain a safe work environment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or other related technical discipline with 5 years of relevant experience (3 years with a technical MS and 0 years with a PhD)

• Direct experience with semiconductor fabrication

• Leadership experience (team lead, project lead, organization lead, etc.)

• Hands-on project management experience

• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Manufacturing or Operations leadership experience

• Technical knowledge and understanding of semiconductor processes and tool sets, working in a cleanroom environment

• Working knowledge of industry and management methodologies focused on continuous improvement in manufacturing, such as SPC, 5S, Total Quality Management, or Six Sigma

• Experienced in ISO 9001 or AS9100 Audits and Requirements Knowledgeable of Industrial Hazardous Waste Management procedures

Salary Range: $109,800 - $164,600

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.