Engineering Manager II

Armament Systems specializes in the development and production of Ammunition, Guns, and Precision Guidance Ordinance.
Location:
This position requires on-site support. Selected candidate will need to be within commuting distance to our site in Plymouth, MN. Relocation assistance may be available if selected candidate is not local.
Position Summary / Responsibilities:
The Engineering Manager II reports to the Senior Production Engineering Manager and manages specific engineering activities across the business portfolio which includes support for the combat systems operating unit. The Engineering Manger II leads a diverse team that supports ongoing PGK (Precision Guidance Kits) production and development programs, and their associated build preparations, build activity, and proposal efforts.
This position will provide production, process development, mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineering expertise in the production and development of a multitude of technologies. The Engineering Manager II ensures that all production support and process development activities utilize the best-known engineering practices to deliver the highest quality and an efficient and rigorous development and production culture while considering the input of all internal and external customers. The Engineering Manager II will lead, coach, and direct other engineers to accomplish project deliverables and strategic objectives, drive timely decision making, and develop a highly performing team.
Typical Duties:

Provide guidance, direction, and performance feedback to a diverse cross functional group of engineers on difficult technical challenges.

Supports Programs as a control account manager to ensure accurate schedule and cost tracking.

Demonstrated project management skills and techniques including work breakdown structures, basis of estimates, and integrated master scheduling.

Coach, support, and motivate to ensure a high performing engineering team. Create and maintain development and succession plans for team members. Lead recruiting efforts to build and maintain team capabilities.

Ensure hiring plans, staff development, and workload plans are aligned to overall capability and capacity strategy. Manage team budgets, schedules, and resources to effectively meet business goals.

Set and promote high standards for safety and quality. Maintains selected engineering processes and drive technical excellence by ensuring team output meets technical standards.

Maintain knowledge of engineering best practices and technology innovations by attending industry events, educational activities, and advocating knowledge sharing within the team.

Represent and communicate Defense Systems technical capabilities, capacity, and technologies to internal and external customers.

As a front facing representative to our customers the candidate must be able to communicate, brief and present deliverables at program technical reviews, proposal reviews, or other technical meetings.

Presents work products at program reviews, proposals, or other project meetings.

Acts as a technical interface to external customers, and forms working relationships with representatives of external technical organizations.

Lead performance and compensation management activities for team members.

Prepare, review, and approve cost estimates and written technical proposals. Manage costs and schedule for independent research or process improvement projects assigned to your team.

Advise stakeholders and team members on how to meet established schedules or resolve technical issues.

Coordinate with programs and peer functional managers to ensure appropriate staffing strategies are developed and executed with any performance issues resolved or escalated in a timely manner.

Ensure team members are familiar with, and use required engineering processes, procedures, and tools.

Will involve sometimes stepping into other roles when needed.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of experience, a Master's degree plus 6 years of experience, or a PhD plus 4 years of experience.

Experience in leading team members

Demonstrated experience mentoring, leading and coaching in a professional capacity

Experience leading a technical team toward successful product delivery

Proven partnership/collaboration skills and ability to partner with cross disciplines within a team

Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) across all levels of the organization

Able to travel domestically up to 10% of the time

Must be a US Citizen

Ability to obtain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in leading team members

5+ years working with munition and/or fuze production and/or development activities

Experience with supporting production programs, including experience with production process and variation control methods and techniques.

Experience with development and production programs.

Experience with AS9100/ISO 9001

Six Sigma/Lean experience

Project management experience

Experience working with suppliers and procurement to improve quality and optimize schedule

Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Plymouth, MN

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10201945

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-07-26T12:50:30