Northrop Grumman Corporation

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Tool Design Engineering Manager 2, to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Tooling organization. This leadership role will be located in El Segundo, CA but will ultimately be relocated to Moss Point, MS.

In this leadership role you will provide tooling solutions and support of special tooling for all sections and projects of the aircraft build as well as other site Cleared programs as needed & other NG special/classified projects for multiple sectors. Our team designs industrial machinery and equipment, tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and machine attachments required for production or experimental use, considering such factors as accessibility, economy, mobility, and performance requirements. The manager will work closely with other functional groups to effectively resolve issues in production build processes for new and reworked tooling solutions in a fast passed work environment.

Essential Functions:

• This manager will lead 10-15 Tool Design Engineers, Integration Engineers and Analysts.
• Manage a team of Tooling Engineers on the Design Team that designs industrial machinery and equipment, tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and machine attachments required for production or experimental use, considering such factors as accessibility, economy, mobility, and performance requirements.
• Develop and maintain a diversely engaged, talented workforce through coaching, cross training, and mentorships.
• Oversee and provide accountability for proposals, estimating, authoring, design, fabrication, and closing Tooling Statements of Work (TSOW).
• Provide technical oversight for both onsite and offsite tool fabrication and for tooling integration into production line.
• Manage all Tooling estimates and proposals that are requested of Moss Point Site Tooling Design, Integration & Fabrication operations.
• Support and assist Quality/Property/DCMA in annual audit briefings, conduct NGC/DCMA contractor self-assessment audits.
• Provide organizational metrics (Quality, Cost, Schedule & Technical scope) using Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
• Responsible for managing Tool Engineering performance to established direct & indirect budgets for both material and labor accounts per EVM practices across multiple tooling departments.
• Maintain departmental compliance within established policies and procedures for site and sector requirements.
• Manages a segment of a program or a function. Responsible for providing objective-oriented direction to subordinates utilizing mgmt. guidelines & general policies.
• Manager responsibilities include: planning and program performance addressing cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality of a work package, subsystem, or related group of work packages.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, educational assistance, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, we pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years' engineering experience or a Master's degree with 3 years' engineering experience.
• Experience in tool design engineering, metrology, manufacturing engineering and/or relevant experience.
• 2 years of experience leading teams or projects.
• Experience in manufacturing/production environment.
• Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aircraft production/manufacturing experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field.
• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience.
• MS Office experience including Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience in CAD, Catia, Solidworks, and/or NX and/or other design software.
• Experience with 3D printing.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher and in scope Program Access.
• Experience in managing supply chain.
• Control Account Manager (CAM) certified.

What We Offer:

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a great 401K matching program, and 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees!

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Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.