Manager Mechanical Engineering 2

About the role

At Northrop Grumman, employees work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today and for generations to come. The pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled the company to be at the forefront of many technological advancements, from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean to stealth bombers to landing on the moon. The culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work, with an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

Responsibilities

• Provide project and technical oversight of design activities performed by the group
• Prepare cost estimates, provide proposal inputs, and review proposal content for both internal and external customers
• Guide the mechanical design and development of fabricated and machined components, and electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic subsystems
• Increase design engineering competencies through employee development and strategic hiring
• Support test, qualification, and delivery activities, including review of test plans, procedures, and reports
• Provide ownership of and direction to the design processes used in the group
• Support department initiatives, forecasting and recruiting, technology roadmap creation, and champion continuous process improvements
• Interface regularly with program office personnel and customer representatives, clearly communicating status, risks, and mitigation plans
• Lead an integrated engineering team, providing clear direction, priorities, and technical mentoring
• Manage timekeeping, performance reviews, staffing and resource planning, and training for direct reports
• Guide employees in career development, training, and engagement activities
• Balance employee needs, engagement, and career growth with business goals and program commitments
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive environment that emphasizes safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with 9 years of engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with 7 years of engineering experience; OR a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with 5 years of engineering experience
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance (or higher)
• Strong fundamentals in Design Engineering
• Experience in systems engineering
• Experience leading teams
• Production issues resolution
• Strong leadership qualities, including excellent communication and collaboration, team engagement, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a STEM discipline (preferably Mechanical Engineering) and 7 years of engineering or technical management experience
• Experience as a Technical Lead, Project Manager, or other demonstrated leadership role related to program execution
• Experience in functional/people management
• Understanding of launcher system principles of operation and design
• Experience with requirements and interface management and verification
• Experience with design of fabricated and machined components, or design of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic subsystems
• Understanding and knowledge of Agile (SCRUM) techniques and activities
• Technical project management experience with proven successful execution of technical projects to cost and schedule targets
• Knowledge of Design Engineering processes, procedures and work instructions required to support both management and engineering tasks
• Experience with proposals and Earned Value

Travel

Yes, up to 10% of the time.

Clearance

Secret clearance required for start.

Relocation

Relocation assistance may be available.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $126,600.00 – $189,800.00. Northrop Grumman considers factors such as scope and responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and current market conditions when determining base salary offers. 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.