Sentinel - Manufacturing Engineering Manager 2 (15448)

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 Defense Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager 2.  This position is located in Roy, UT or Ogden, UT and supports the Sentinel program. 

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do:

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager 2 to lead the Sentinel Program’s Manufacturing Engineers (ME) supporting the development of the Command and Launch (C&L) Segment equipment. C&L is both structural, mechanical assemblies as well as electrical/electronic support systems and equipment interfacing with multiple IPTs for the integration and usage of that equipment. The position will be as a member of the Sentinel Manufacturing leadership team, interfacing with multiple IPTs, customers and suppliers. You will lead the team of Manufacturing Engineers for the execution of specific SOWs which are provided by the C&L IPT Manufacturing Lead.  The individual will have working knowledge of ME related processes for performing producibility analysis, creating manufacturing plans, creating work instructions, assessing supplier capabilities utilizing MRA processes as defined by the DOD MRA handbook as well as having the ability to assimilate / collate the metrics for internal and customer reporting. 

The following duties and responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with the C&L IPT Manufacturing Lead to assess SOW requirements for the execution of Sentinel program requirements related to Manufacturing/Manufacturing Engineering for the various electronics and structures SOWs

• Develop, coordinate and drive accurate and executable resource plans, work plans and associated Visibility Metrics aligning with the Sentinel Integrated Master Schedule

• Provide guidance, direction and training for the team of Manufacturing Engineers who are executing the SOW requirements

• Have an in-depth understanding of ME processes, including developing work instructions, lean manufacturing principles and execution to effectively drive resolution of production issues, conduct root cause analysis and present regular reports to management

• Collaborate across the ME Team to ensure consistency in the use of Digital Engineering processes, tools and methods for accomplishing the development work leading to Production

• Develop team members for growth in work scope capability and job satisfaction

• Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, identify program opportunities for improvement and obtain solutions as applicable

• Conduct assessments of team member’s performance related to team and individual goals

• The candidate will need to demonstrate exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, and to have the ability to multi-task and communicate effectively with varying levels of Customer, Suppliers and company leadership

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Job Qualifications:

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree with 4 years of experience.

• Must have an Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at