The Sr Principal Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for directing and managing all cost, schedule and technical performance requirements that are levied on the subcontractor or the product family and is required to ensure performance and support of program execution. The Sr Principal Manufacturing Engineer acts as the main focal point to the subcontractor; briefs executive management and program on the status and issues affecting performance or cost; and conducts program reviews with the subcontractor and program office. A Sr Principal Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for oversight of the manufacturing operations of suppliers as well as building and maintaining vendor performance, proactive supplier management planning, and coordinating efforts to keep production moving to assist the programs in meeting their cost, schedule, and technical objectives. The Sr Principal Manufacturing Engineer makes decisions affecting the performance of the subcontractor. Establishes milestone objectives and manages performance to committed schedules and contractual specifications. The Sr Principal Manufacturing Engineer will be the lead for the planning, procurement and execution of key strategic subcontract suppliers. This position will be remote supporting the Annapolis site with travel up to 50%.
Responsibilities / Accountabilities:
Collaborate with functional teams composed of engineers, quality and procurement personnel to support suppliers
Defines scope requirements for each product or service to be procured and ensures alignment of content and supplier capabilities
Defines and manages cost and schedule targets to achieve program and business objectives
Performs as the total integrated product team (IPT) lead for key subcontract suppliers and the associated subcontractor procurements
Determines the risk basis and value for the procured products and manages mitigation plans
Coordinates/leads all supplier design, manufacturing, and program reviews, including the necessary levels of NGMS participation
Ensures supplier compliance with all elements of the SOW and subcontract
Ensures recovery plans are put in place for any / all erosion to schedule milestones
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Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience in supply chain/ procurement, program management, or engineering OR Masters degree and a minimum of 6 years of experience in supply chain/ procurement, program management, or engineering
Experience performing monthly earned value and risk and opportunity management for assigned programs
Experience in leading and managing projects to cost, performance, and schedule requirements
Experience conferring with Design, Quality, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing, and Global Supply Chain to provide and obtain technical solutions
Experience in investigating reports of defective, damaged or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment or systems
US Citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a secret government clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in major subcontractor management
Experience understanding of specifications, drawings & supplier statements of work (SOWs)
Experience managing technical specifications, drawings and manufacturing process instructions
Experience in the use of SAP
Masters Degree in a Business or Technical field
Secret Security Clearance, in scope
Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00The 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 8 years of experience in supply chain/procurement, program management, or engineering
- Alternatively, a master's degree and 6 years of experience in supply chain/procurement, program management, or engineering
- Experience performing monthly earned value and risk and opportunity management
- Experience leading and managing projects to cost, performance, and schedule requirements
- Experience collaborating with Design, Quality, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing, and Global Supply Chain teams
- Experience investigating defective, damaged, or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment, or systems
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a secret government clearance
- Experience in major subcontractor management
- Understanding of specifications, drawings, and supplier statements of work
- Experience managing technical specifications, drawings, and manufacturing process instructions
- Experience using SAP
- Master's degree in a business or technical field
- Secret security clearance, in scope
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
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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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