Requisition ID: R10180995
Category: Technical Support
* Location: Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America
* Clearance Type: Secret
* Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
* Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
* Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
* Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
* Positions Available: 1
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. The Microelectronics Center group of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an exceptionally talented, passionate, and creative ATL Foundry Operations Manager 2 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 a variety of challenging projects in R&D, ongoing long-term programs, and new programs targeting future military platforms.
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What You'll get to Do:
The ATL Foundry Operations Manager 2 will be a manager of managers, leading the teams for our fab manufacturing operations. This candidate will be responsible for directing, planning, and managing the work through the individual shift operations managers overseeing our semiconductor fabrication areas. This means the selected candidate may at times need to flex their schedule beyond working just 1st shift hours. The Fab Operations Manager is responsible for the supervision of shift managers and represented employees working in a semiconductor manufacturing environment. The manager is expected to spend up to 50% of their time in the cleanroom lab area supporting foundry operations from the shop floor. The individual will regularly align fab operations activities with other groups including Environmental Health & Safety, Quality, Process Engineering, Semiconductor Technologies, Equipment Engineering, Systems and Applications, and Program Management.
Other responsibilities include:
Provide direction and guidance to employees utilizing management guidelines and general policies
* Meeting fab throughput and productivity metrics, product delivery schedules, fab yields, and overall fab quality
* Identify and drive continuous improvement efforts, 5S activities, lean manufacturing principles
* Involved in staffing decisions, training, and driving engagement efforts to achieve the employee's highest potential
* Provide ATL leadership with progress reports and presentations
* Work independently across the organization to meet fab needs and goals
* Maintain a safe work environment.
Basic Qualifications for ATL Foundry Operations Manager 2:
Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience; Master's Degree with 6 years of relevant experience; or PhD with 3 years of relevant experience.
* Supervision or people management experience, including performance management, compensation planning, and reviewing & scheduling workflow.
* Understanding of basic manufacturing and production concepts.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Experience in the microelectronics industry.
* U.S. Citizenship required.
* The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance is required.
Preferred Qualifications for ATL Foundry Operations Manager 2:
Experience in the semiconductor manufacturing industry.
* Technical knowledge and understanding of semiconductor processes and toolsets.
* 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.
* Active Top Secret Clearance, SCI eligible.
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Salary Range: $135,800 - $203,600
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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.