Mechanical Engineering Manager 2

This position is an engineering leadership role in the Medium Caliber Gun Operating Unit within Northrop Grumman Defense Systems.  As a leader in Guns Engineering, the Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 manages the production support, supplier support, supplier development and test engineering functions.  This position is located onsite in Mesa, Arizona. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the production support engineering, supplier support engineering, supplier development engineering and engineering test functions at the Mesa site
• Sets role and performance expectations, provides feedback, coaching, training and growth opportunities for direct reports
• Successfully manages assignments and forecasts future demand such that the engineering functions are appropriately staffed and have the correct skill sets
• Ensures compliance and provides guidance to staff on interpretation of operating procedures and process documents
• Provides outstanding engineering support to the Mesa Guns Business Unit including:
  • Experimental and development testing of medium caliber weapon systems
  • Testing of medium caliber weapons systems integrated into vehicle / turret
  • Field support of medium caliber weapon systems
  • Liaison with Manufacturing Operations to resolve production and assembly issues
  • Participation on Material Review Board
  • Participation in the various integrated product teams for new product development, during production and during development of new suppliers
  • Works with the supply base to improve the design of various medium caliber weapons systems components to make them more manufacturable with fewer defects
  • Coordination with other functions to successfully resolve technical issues and provide concise communication to customers and senior leadership
• Drives continuous improvement of engineering tools, laboratory capability, production test methods and technical capabilities
• Ensures that design for manufacture and assembly is optimized during the design process of all new Mesa products
• Leads and coordinates continuous improvement projects benefiting the department and other functions
• Coordinates with customers and NG program representative to plan and support testing
• Part of the Mesa Site engineering leadership team

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM field & 8+ years of related experience, OR a Masters degree in a STEM field & 6+ years of related experience in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
• A deep understanding of the design for manufacturing and assembly process
• Understanding of Six Sigma disciplines, design for assembly / design for manufacturing (DFA/DFM) is preferred
• A deep understanding of mechanical testing processes including instrumentation and data acquisition
• Prior experience in the design of mechanical equipment is highly desired
• Prior experience working in an engineering classification in manufacturing environment is highly desired
• U.S. Citizen
• Position may require domestic and international travel, up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a mechanical or manufacturing engineering
• 10+ years of experience
• previous leadership experience of an engineering team
• Demonstrated effectiveness in achieving results through understanding and management of internal processes and customer/supplier relationships 
• Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities
• Demonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain and difficult situations
• Demonstrated strength in technical writing
• Demonstrated experience working with customers to ensure project success