Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a site Tooling Manager 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Tooling organization. This leader will be responsible for providing the people, processes and technology to support all programs on site in Clearfield, Utah.
This Manger will be leading multi-disciplined teams supporting multiple projects and sites 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, Assembly & Composite Tool Fabrication, Metrology, Prototype and Developmental Tooling, Assembly & Composite Tooling Maintenance, Tool Control & Accountability, and Tooling Procurement.
Tooling Manager Job Responsibilities:
This manager will be leading a team of exempt Tooling Managers including Metrology, Tool & Die, and Engineering disciplines.
Manager will guide a team of 50 employees and provide oversight and guidance to management team to ensure site and program objectives specific to quality, cost, schedule, and customer satisfaction targets are met.
The manager will be responsible for the development of long-range 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 all site tooling activities and will ensure compliance to EVMS for all direct & indirect budgets.
Responsible for formulating capital asset plans and strategies to build a sustainable Tooling Manufacturing Center.
Responsible to collaborate with other Aeronautics Systems Sector Tooling Management to develop consistent process and procedures to help drive affordability and insure 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, educational assistance, 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 7 years of professional experience in tooling, manufacturing/operations, assembly lines, and/or implementing technology into a production environment OR a Master’s degree and 5 years of professional experience in tooling, manufacturing/operations, assembly lines, and/or implementing technology into a production environment or PhD and 2 years of professional experience in tooling, manufacturing/operations, assembly lines, and/or implementing technology into a production environment.
3 years of proven experience leading teams OR projects.
Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated Secret Clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
Preferred Qualifications:
Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics)
Supervisory and/or 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.
Experience in Project Management.
Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience.
Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.
Experience in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 7 years of professional experience in tooling, manufacturing or operations, assembly lines, or implementing technology in a production environment; alternatively, a master's degree with 5 years or a PhD with 2 years of relevant experience.
- At least 3 years of proven experience leading teams or projects.
- Ability to obtain, transfer, and maintain a final adjudicated Secret clearance and any required program access.
- Active U.S. Government Secret clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
- Supervisory or management experience leading large projects involving tooling, manufacturing, assembly lines, or production technology implementation.
- Aerospace or aviation industry experience managing tool fabrication organizations, tool fabrication shops, and material procurement.
- Project management experience.
- Cost Account Manager experience.
- Earned Value Management System experience.
- Experience using Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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