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Manager Engineering 2

AT Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman

Manager Engineering 2

Salt Lake City, UT

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems sector is seeking a qualified candidate to join the engineering leadership team as a Manager Engineering 2 located in Salt Lake City, UT. To be successful, the manager must demonstrate a highly engaging leadership style, have excellent teamwork and collaboration skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. The manager must be able to provide leadership in support of the strategic vision of Operations and the business areas being supported, must demonstrate ability in working with cross organizational teams and customers, must be able to set and clearly articulate goals/priorities and successfully communicate them to key staff, and possess a track record of building high-performance teams, with a particular focus on employee development, engagement, inclusion, and retention.

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What you'll get to do:

Provide overall leadership and development to a team of approximately 12 Manufacturing Engineers with a diverse range of experience levels. This includes performance evaluations, goal setting, and strategic planning. This team supports the manufacturing of advanced electronics and avionics products.
Act as a technical focal point for key internal customers.
Development of new manufacturing processes and procedures for electronic manufacturing.
Continue to optimize existing processes for efficiency, repeatability, and overall process control.
Perform as both a manager and direct technical contributor to key tasks.
Champion continuous improvement throughout the engineering team.
Identify capital needs and provide justifications.
Develop and maintain a technology roadmap to drive to "World Class Manufacturing".
Manage organization budgets for labor and expense.
Transition of new products into production.
Support proposal activities as required.
The ideal candidate must have a presentation skillset and the ability to communicate written and verbally.
Basic qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or STEM discipline with 8 years of engineering experience; or Master's degree with 6 years of engineering experience.
Experience with collaborating with teams and/or project leadership.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience leading technical projects, including project scope management, budget, schedule, and overall execution.
Experience with standard Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
U.S Citizenship Required with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance.
Preferred qualifications:

Active DoD Secret Clearance.
Direct people leadership experience
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Experience directly related to electronic circuit card manufacturing and processes
IPC J-STD-001 experience.
Lean/Six Sigma certification.
Prior experience mentoring and encouraging employee engagement.
Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00The 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): Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10197794
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program

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