Manager Tool Engineering 2 - CAM

Relocation assistance may be available. This position requires an active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. Travel is required, approximately 10% of the time.

About the role

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. 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.

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems sector is seeking a Manager Tool Engineering 2 as a Control Account Manager to join our team in Layton, UT. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Tooling organization, working collaboratively while promoting a positive and proactive teamwork environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with program and operations leadership across functional Integrated Program Team (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule, and technical objectives.
• Develop and deliver presentations to customers, senior leaders, and other stakeholders relative to tooling cost and schedule performance.
• Direct supervision and management of staff, leading and developing a high-performing team.
• Provide objective-oriented direction to subordinates utilizing management guidelines and general policies.
• Estimate future proposals impacting tooling Statement of Work (SOW).
• Create Basis of Estimates (BOE) documenting work scope, estimate methodology, and pricing.
• Track budget actuals against predictions and financial performance in accordance with Earned Value Management (EVM) standards.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate technical, cost, and schedule risks.
• Document and manage risk and opportunity registers from initial identification through closure.
• Coordinate with Global Supply Chain for purchase order, change order, and supplier invoicing management.
• Collaborate across program and functional teams to ensure accurate data and on-time execution.
• Analyze data and prepare leadership briefings for Homeroom Leaders, Program Leaders, and Customers.
• Manage program direct, capital, and indirect projects and budgets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related engineering experience in tooling, manufacturing/operations, assembly lines, and/or implementing technology into a production environment OR a Master’s degree and 3 years of related engineering experience.
• 2 years of leadership or management experience.
• Active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Supplier management experience.
• Cost management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• STEM Degree.
• Familiarity with data evaluation tools such as MS Excel and MS Project.
• Knowledge of data gathering, cleansing, and transformation techniques.
• Capable of gathering large amounts of data, evaluating, and identifying trends.
• Capable of compiling and presenting data to multiple levels of leadership and customers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite.
• Current Special Program Access (PAR).
• Control Account Manager (CAM) Certified.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Certification with using EVMS for tracking project financials.
• Experience managing large-scale financial portfolios within the aerospace, automotive, or production-related industry.
• Experience implementing and leading agile principles and methodologies.
• Experience with data digitalization and trend identification.
• Ability to collaborate between self-organizing and cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements, including a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
• Phenomenal learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
• Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.
• Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus in addition to base pay (depending on the position).
• Long Term Incentives for eligible employees in Vice President or Director positions.

Pay

Primary level salary range: $126,600.00 - $189,800.00. The above salary range represents a general guideline; 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.