Sr. Principal Training Rep

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom and democracy and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have a lot of 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.

Aerospace Structures sector is seeking a Sr. Principal Training Rep to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.  This position will be located in Iuka, MS where technology and teamwork come together. 

Essential Functions:

• Designs and delivers programs to train all levels of personnel.
• Develops tests and visual aids, conducts training classes, and develops criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities.
• Keeps abreast of training and development research: learning theory, motivation theory, and new materials, methods, and techniques. Develops in-house programs and practices to identify developmental needs, including preparing personnel for more responsible positions and increasing effectiveness in present assignments.
• May evaluate and/or oversee contractors or vendors to develop and/or administer training programs.
• May be responsible for development of e-learning programs.
• Provide lecture and hands on instruction on complex bagging, wet lay-up, scarf repair and various composite maintenance repairs.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent and 12 years additional manufacturing experience and/or related education experience
• Must possess a minimum of 5 years of composites fabrication, layup & repair experience.
• DoD Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access required to start, but not required to apply
• Ability to work 1st and or 2nd shifts to support training schedule and program needs.
• Ability to train technicians in complex composite structures certification.
• Provide lecture and hands on instruction on complex bagging, wet lay-up, scarf repair and various composite maintenance repairs.
• Ability to develop, present, teach, & mentor technicians on modern complex composite processes.
• Ability to demonstrate skills equivalent to entry level blueprint and technical data comprehension and shop math. Knowledgeable in the use of process specifications.
• Practical hands-on experience with proper mixes of resins and catalysts; lay out, cuts, prepares and impregnates materials as required.
• Able to work in confined spaces, be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, process-oriented environment.
• Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 35 pounds, and working overhead
• Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Practical hands-on bracket bonding experience
• Practical hands-on experience with PI & overwrap installation & fabrication
• Complex composite bagging experience
• Team leadership experience
• Current DoD and Program Special Access
• Ability to obtain and maintain any certs needed for working on the production floor.
• Composites and airframe fabrication, assembly, and LO coatings experience
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