Mechanical Design Engineering Department Manager

Overview

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
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 Design Engineering Department Manager 3. This position will be located in Roy, UT;
Colorado Springs, CO;
Huntsville, AL; or Manhattan Beach, CA.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

• Provide oversight and assistance to multiple programs within the Division portfolio (Sentinel GBSD and ICBM Sustainment); to provide the people, skills, and processes for successful achievement of program goals.

• Provide enabling support for all business areas within the SDS portfolio including the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), Launch Facilities, and associated infrastructure.

• Analyze current release process, gaps, and resolution to ensure throughput of PDP releases at design review milestones.

• Own and lead improvements across design department for employee engagement, hiring, development, training, attraction, and retention of top talent.

• Mentor, develop, and train section managers and overall employee base.

• Supporting proposal work, independent technical reviews, program stand-up, audits, and special assignments on an as needed basis.

• Create and manage high performing teams while providing technical, administrative and management expertise in the day-to-day activities required to successfully execute complex engineering programs.

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 position s 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.

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 8 years of experience; 6 years with Master’s.

• Active DoD Secret clearance with a reinvestigation date occurring in the last 6 years.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP).

• Must have the ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance.

• At least 1 year of experience working in the Aerospace and or the Defense field.

• 3 years of experience as CAM and or EVMS.

• Excellent communication, mentoring, interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate with senior management, peers, and employees.

• Experience working on ICBMs.

• Understanding and proven experience leading Sustainment technical scope of work

• Active TS Clearance, program access.

• Familiarity with Agile engineering and Jira.

• Experience managing an engineering team is preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years in a formal lead/ management position.

• Experience creating or growing new sections or departments.

• Working knowledge and/or experience across engineering disciplines.

• General understanding of Northrop Grumman engineering processes.

• Proven performance as an engineering leader in all phases of acquisition, design, integration, and execution.

• Ability to rapidly assess and lend…