Mgr Tool Engineering 1
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.Job Description
As Manager of Tool Engineering group, the candidate would be responsible for providing supervisory/management responsibilities for a small group of engineers designing development and production tooling for the product lines at ABL (metal fabrication, composites, ammunition, electronic fuze, and rocket motor/warhead). This manager would also work on proposal requests and provide technical leadership and guidance to employees.
This position will be located on-site at our Rocket Center, WV location. No remote work is available for this position.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Lead a team that designs, procures and validates manufacturing/test tooling
Ensure the right people are in place to meet the business needs (staffing forecasts)
Oversee the supervision of day-to-day engineering activity, expense management, workload management and performance management process
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Identify, manage and grow the critical skills for the tooling design team
Prepare, review, and approve cost estimates and written technical proposals
The selected candidate will clearly demonstrate leadership skills to achieve and sustain top performance. Project management skills, including leading teams, prioritizing and scheduling are desired. This candidate will demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business. The selected candidate will demonstrate the following attributes:
Strong People Leadership
Results-oriented
Innovative
Analytical
Recognize issues and rapidly conceptualize solutions to them
Maintain a continuous improvement mentality
Basic Qualifications
BS degree in Engineering is required, preferably Mechanical or Aerospace
Minimum of 5 years of directly related engineering experience, or 3 years with an MS degree
Strong mechanical skills and exposure to a manufacturing environment
Ability and experience with interpreting drawing/specification requirements
Strong leadership, influence, and project management skills
Ability to network and negotiate at all levels within an organization to accomplish objectives
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to travel occasionally (< 10%) 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
Preferred Qualifications
Prior design or tool design experience
Exposure to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
* Prior experience working with DoD and/or DoE customers, tech data packages and specs
Primary Level Salary Range: $101,900.00 - $182,900.00The 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.
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
Diversity and Inclusion
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