Job Description
Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector is currently hiring a Manager Tool Engineering 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Palmdale, CA.
This includes leading multi-disciplined teams supporting multiple projects to ensure processes and procedures are maintained and in compliance, as well as meeting quality, cost, and schedule targets to ensure program performance and customer satisfaction. Areas of responsibility will include; Tool Engineering & Design, Prototype and Developmental Tooling, Tooling Procurement, Supplier Management and Cost Management.
Tooling Manager Job Duties:
- Manager will lead and provide oversight and guidance to management team to ensure program objectives specific to quality, cost, schedule, and customer satisfaction targets are met
- The manager will be responsible for supporting long range of plans and strategies to provide the most affordable Tooling products and services in the industry.
- Identify and develop staffing/skills requirements, forecasts, and training plans
- Manager will have Cost Account Manager (CAM) responsibility to program activities and will ensure compliance with EVMS for all direct & indirect budgets.
- Responsible for identifying capital asset needs and strategies to build a sustainable Assembly line.
- Responsible for collaborating with other Aeronautics Systems Sector Tooling Management to develop consistent processes and procedures to help drive affordability and ensure the deployment of best practices across the sector
We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, 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 and 5 years of experience in project management, business management, industrial engineering, tool engineering, manufacturing engineering, or finance environment OR a master’s degree and 3 years of experience in project management, business management, industrial engineering, tool engineering, manufacturing engineering, or finance environment
- Minimum of 2 year of leadership experience
- Must have an active U.S Government Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain SAP - Special Program Access.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Current and active program special access
- Previous Supervisory and Management experience in managing large projects, with an emphasis on tooling, manufacturing, assembly lines, and implementing technology into a production environment
- Aerospace or Aviation Industry experience managing tool fabrication organizations & tool fabrication shops, & material procurement
- Candidates should have solid Project Management, Microsoft Office tools, communication, and good presentation skills
Primary Level Salary Range: $146,600.00 - $219,800.00The 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in project management, business management, industrial engineering, tool engineering, manufacturing engineering, or finance; or a master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience
- At least 2 years of leadership experience
- Active U.S. Government Secret clearance
- Ability to obtain SAP Special Program Access
- Current and active program special access
- Supervisory and management experience managing large projects involving tooling, manufacturing, assembly lines, and production technology implementation
- Aerospace or aviation industry experience managing tool fabrication organizations, tool fabrication shops, and material procurement
- Project management, Microsoft Office, communication, and presentation skills
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.
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