RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager Tool Engineering 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our F-35 Program organization. This leadership role is located in Palmdale, CA.

The Manager Tool Engineering 2 will be responsible for supervising employees involved in the design of a wide range of tooling components including molds, lifting devices, handling fixtures, assembly fixtures, etc. They will oversee the building of jigs and fixtures inhouse or offsite. In this role, the chosen candidate will support long-range plans and strategies to provide the most affordable Tooling products and services in the industry which will include the following responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Manager will lead and provide oversight and guidance to the management team to ensure program objectives specific to quality, cost, schedule, and customer satisfaction targets are achieved.
• The Tooling engineering manager will be responsible for the supporting long-range plans and strategies to provide the most affordable Tooling solutions and services to the program.
• Identify and develop staffing/skills requirements, forecasts, and training plans for current and future requirements.
• Manager will have Cost Account Manager (CAM) responsibility to program activities and will ensure compliance to EVMS for all direct & indirect budgets.
• Responsible to identify capital asset needs and strategies to build and maintain a sustainable Assembly line.
• Responsible to collaborate with other Aeronautics Systems Sector Tooling Management teams to develop consistent process and procedures to help drive affordability and insure the deployment of best practices across the sector.
• Must be able to support any shift.
• Manager must be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, stand for long periods of time, climb stairs and work platforms.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule (on-site) with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of professional experience in tooling, manufacturing/operations, assembly lines, and/or implementing technology into a production environment OR a Master’s degree and 3 years of professional experience in tooling, manufacturing/operations, assembly lines, and/or implementing technology into a production environment
• 5 years of Engineering experience in a manufacturing/high production environment.
• Must have 2 years of prior management/leadership experience.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain PAR (Special Program Access)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree 
• Previous Supervisory and Management experience in managing large projects, with an emphasis on tooling, manufacturing, assembly lines, and implementing technology into a production environment.
• Proficient in Tool Design, Machining, Fabrication and Metrology techniques/skills 
• Aerospace or Aviation Industry experience managing tool fabrication organizations & tool fabrication shops, & material procurement

Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

The 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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.