Mechanical Engineering Manager 2

Ensure the right people, processes, and tools are in place to meet the business needs
Oversee the supervision of day-to-day engineering activity and work products, expense management, workload management, and performance management process.
Identify, manage and grow the critical skills development process for the design team.
Identify and/or lead continuous improvement activities within the department.
Function as a key contributor on DoD development programs, managing assigned responsibilities and directing the work of other supervisors, engineers, technicians and administrative personnel to accomplish program goals.
Manage cost and schedule for assigned projects.
Prepare, review, and approve cost estimates and written or oral technical proposals.
Basic Qualifications:

BS degree in Engineering is required, preferably Mechanical or Aerospace.
Minimum of 8 years of directly related design experience.
2+ years of project, program, or people leadership experience preferred.
Strong mechanical engineering skills and exposure to a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of computer aided design (CAD) software, preferably CREO.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).
Familiar with Root Cause Analysis, Fault Trees and Design of Experiments.
Possess an understanding of finite element analysis codes for structural analysis of designs.
Strong leadership, influence, and project management skills.
Ability to network and negotiate at all levels within an organization to accomplish objectives.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
Occasional travel (< 15%) to meet with various customers, in both government and industry, and to interface with vendors.
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a prerequisite.
Primary Level 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-R10207050

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-10T20:15:34