Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 - 16282

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager 2.  This position is in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’Ll Get To Do:

The selected candidate will be responsible for a Mechanical Design Guidance Computer (GC) Section within the SDS Design Engineering organization,  AVE Element and will report directly to an SDS Mechanical Design Engineering Department Manager.

As a Mechanical Engineering Manager 2, you will be required to provide a wide range of people leadership and mentoring activities.

Essential Functions Will Include:

• Promotes the professional development of the Homeroom workforce and fosters a collaborative culture that sustains the momentum around employee engagement and inclusion, affordability, innovation, value growth, and continuous improvement.
• Managing and guiding direct report annual goals, performance evaluations and compensations reviews
• Ensure accurate time charging and timecard approvals
• Conflict resolution, managing performance issues and improvement plans
• Career growth mentoring for team of direct reports
• Aligning direct reports to technical roles based on program needs
• Helping identify stretch assignments and opportunities - Work as the integration lead for all elements across the weapon system that interact with LGC Specific Hardware.

Position Benefits

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401k

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

You’Ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 6 years of related experience, or 4 years of related experience with Master's degree in a STEM discipline
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope.
• Minimum of 1 year experience leading a project and/or driving performance against cost and schedule. 
• Experience managing a Program effort or Major Subcontract (in either a supply chain, SMT, or program/project management role)
• Experience identifying and tracking program risks and opportunities
• Experience with the manufacturing of electronic systems
• Demonstrated understanding of Lean, Agile or Six Sigma Tools.
• Experience with specific tools available for Subcontract management associated with the terms and conditions of the Subcontract (Award Fee/incentive fee flow downs, supplier assessment/evaluation, Corrective Action Requests, Letters of Concern, etc.)
• Experience in early design phases, to include conceptual studies, analysis of alternatives, feasibility studies, or preliminary system-level design
• Project / Program Management skills (proposal creation, development, and adherence to master plans and schedules, budget tracking, risk, and opportunity management)
• Proven ability to deliver effective communication verbally, written, and through well-crafted presentations across all levels of an organization
• Manage multiple projects concurrently in meeting customer requirements/expectations
• Financial experience in EVMS or similar cost and schedule management system.
• Experience with the application of Parts, Materials, and Processes (PMP) controls for high reliability military applications

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Proficiency with mechanical engineering design and CAD tools like Siemens NX
• Experience with product lifecycle management tools i.e. Siemens Teamcenter PLM
• Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and/or large supplier management portfolio experience in other industries
• Experience leading projects and managing cross functional teams, budgets, and schedules
• Proficiency in driving programmatic battle rhythm. Customer-focused mindset with proven leadership skills and excellent communication skills
• Experience with the design of Printed Wiring Boards (PWBs) and Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) for military applications
• Experience with specific tools available for Subcontract management associated with the terms and conditions of the Subcontract (Award Fee/incentive fee flow downs, supplier assessment/evaluation, Corrective Action Requests, Letters of Concern, etc.)
• Ability to demonstrate independent creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities

Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00The 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.