Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 - 16218

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You'll Get to Do:

(80%) of effort dedicated to program responsibilities

(20%) of effort dedicated to Functional Homeroom Management of a team of mechanical design engineers

Manage flight system integration of multiple subsystems

Work closely with IPT counterparts to perform flight system trade studies and support critical early program systems engineering and programmatic stand-up

Control Account Manager (CAM) for multiple Tier-2 suppliers

Support and monitor technical performance baselines, to compare key subcontract technical performance measures, assess execution status, and take appropriate action to maintain conformance with the baseline

Identify and address impacts through a systematic and proactive approach to Risk and Opportunity Management

Communicate, monitor, and promptly resolve issues across all functional elements within the SMT, including the supplier

Manage and balance communications with stakeholders through organized and disciplined processes ensuring that Subcontract information is defined, collected, shared, understood, stored, and retrieved in a manner that effectively meets Sub-contract, and stakeholder needs while protecting the company's contractual rights

Effectively plan, define, establish, communicate, monitor, and control scope to ensure that all the work required and only the work required, is performed.

Address subcontract uncertainty through an organized and analytical forward-looking approach that identifies risks and opportunities, determines appropriate handling, manages, and communicates risks and opportunities throughout the life cycle of the Subcontract.

As CAM, oversee and provide financial control and maintenance of budgets including EVMS metrics (specifically IPMDAR evaluation and reviewing leading/lagging metrics and how they can be applied to performance management) and Variance Explanations as a Control Account Manager for your supplier

Interprets schedules from suppliers to understand impact on program schedule and milestones. Key leader in developing and reviewing Supplier Statements of Work (SSOWs). Develops and maintains Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

Reviews supplier proposal responses, including performing technical evaluations, reviewing supplier Basis of Estimates (BOEs), overall proposal quality reviews, and attending proposal related reviews.

Position Benefits
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
You'll Bring These Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 6 years of related experience, or 4 years of related experience with Master's degree in a STEM discipline

Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain an U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance

Minimum of 1 year experience leading a project and/or driving performance against cost and schedule.

Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and/or large supplier management portfolio experience in other industries

Experience leading projects and managing cross functional teams, budgets, and schedules

Experience managing a Program effort or Major Subcontract (in either a supply chain, SMT, or program/project management role)

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

PMP Certification.

Experience with mechanical engineering design and CAD tools like Siemens NX

Experience with product lifecycle management tools i.e. Siemens Teamcenter PLM

Demonstrated understanding of Lean, Agile or Six Sigma Tools.

Experience with specific tools available for Subcontract management associated with the terms and conditions of the Subcontract (Award Fee/incentive fee flow downs, supplier assessment/evaluation, Corrective Action Requests, Letters of Concern, etc.)

Experience in early design phases, to include conceptual studies, analysis of alternatives, feasibility studies, or preliminary system-level design

Project / Program Management skills (proposal creation, development and adherence to master plans and schedules, budget tracking, risk and opportunity management)

Proven ability to deliver effective communication verbally, written, and through well-crafted presentations across all levels of an organization

Ability to demonstrate independent creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities

Manage multiple projects concurrently in meeting customer requirements/expectations

Financial experience in EVMS or similar cost and schedule management system.

Experience and knowledge of Navy programs

Experience and working knowledge of Cruise Missiles
Customer-focused mindset with proven leadership skills and excellent communication skills

* Proficiency driving programmatic battle rhythm.

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): Huntsville, AL

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10206123

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-03T20:07:10