Fabrication Shop Manager

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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 is looking for you to join our team as a Fabrication Shop Manager based in Salt Lake City, UT.

The Fabrication Shop Manager is responsible for leading a team within a supervisory organization, managing resources, and ensuring program or project objectives are met.

What you will get to do:

• Lead and manage the machine shop & fast reaction shop, ensuring adequate staffing and compliance with company policies.
• Oversee the creation of job requisitions and positions in Workday, including selecting job profiles, job titles, and job descriptions. The job description should include the role summary, basic qualifications, and preferred qualifications, tailored to the specific position being filled.
• Manage hiring processes, including internal transfers and external recruitment, in partnership with HR Business Partners.
• Ensure compliance with security, documentation, and operational requirements, especially when working with consultants or contingent workers.
• Approve timecards, leave requests, and monitor compliance with company policies (e.g., jury duty, alcohol at company events).
• Maintain accountability for team performance, supplier management, and program deliverables.
• Support business continuity, crisis management, and resource prioritization during disruptions.
• Collaborate with other managers and departments to achieve organizational goals and support employee development.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills.

Basic Requirements for the Fabrication Shop Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment; OR a master’s degree and 6 or more years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment.  (An additional 4 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.)
• Experience in team leadership, resource management, and compliance.
• Experience with company policies, security requirements, and operational procedures.
• Experience evaluating drawings for machining processes
• Experience evaluating drawings for bill of material creation and quoting

Preferred Qualifications for the Fabrication Shop Manager:

• Basic test station experience
• Experience managing a storeroom
• Experience creating and managing job requisitions, positions, and hiring processes.
• Experience overseeing the operations of the machine shop and small electronics fab shop
• Experience evaluating potential work going into the machine shop and small electronics fab shop and provide quote estimates as needed

What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which 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!

Primary Level Salary Range: $115,000.00 - $172,400.00

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.