Mgr Mechanical Engineering 2

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: April 11, 2021

Job Description:

Category: EngineeringLocation: Sunnyvale, CaliforniaUS Citizenship Required for this Position: YesClearance Type: SecretTelecommute: No -Teleworking not available for this positionShift: 1st ShiftTravel Required: Yes, 10 % of the TimePositions Available: 1At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought-leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission! We are looking for you to join our team as a Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 based out of Sunnyvale, CA. In this role at Northrop Grumman you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation. What you'll get to do: The Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 is responsible for providing functional direction to an engineering group which consists of approximately 10-15 engineers. Responsibilities include leading a diverse team of engineers in the areas of design and development, production support, for missile launch and handling equipment. The job also includes management of time keeping, performance reviews, staffing and resource planning, training, and team engagement for their section. As a functional manager, this candidate will work with their teams to ensure all staffing needs are met. This manager drives talent development and will instill a culture of career growth and development amongst the entire department. The candidate must collaborate with other functional and program leadership, business development, business management, mission assurance, product development, and global supply chain management to resolve complex issues in a timely manner. This manager role will develop and maintain core technologies and capabilities in support of our business objectives. Responsibilities range from identifying and assessing these capabilities, to cultivating subject matter experts. This also requires collaborating with business development and program management team to develop technology road maps and readiness plans. Responsibilities also include:Provide technical oversight of design activities performed by the groupPrepare cost estimates, provide proposal inputs, and review proposal content for both internal and external customersIncreasing core engineering competencies through employee development and strategic hiringBalancing employee needs with business goalsProvide ownership of and direction to the design processes used in the groupBasic understanding of the Design, Manufacturing and Test Integration processSupport department initiatives, forecasting and recruiting, technology roadmap creation, and champion continuous process improvementsBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 9 years of engineering experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline with 7 years of engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 5 years of engineering experience.US Citizenship with an Active DoD Secret clearance (or higher).Strong fundamentals in mechanical engineeringExperience in technical, program, project, or functional/people managementThorough understanding of tolerance stackup analysis and GD&TStrong leadership qualities, including excellent communication and collaboration, team engagement, and organizational skills.Preferred Qualifications:Master's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline (preferred Mechanical or Electrical Engineering).Experience as a Technical Lead, Project Manager, or other demonstrated leadership role related to program executionFamiliarity with military specifications for material, fasteners, and weld processesModel Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), requirements development, or technical project management experience preferred.Understanding and knowledge of Agile (SCRUM) techniques and activities.Knowledge of Design Engineering processes, procedures and work instructions required to support both management and engineering tasksExperience with proposals and Earned Value What We Can Offer You: Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan Savings Plan Paid Time Off Additional benefits Education Assistance Training and Development 9/80 Schedule at Many Sites Additional Northrop Grumman Information: Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries, we strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs and services in the world. Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve. Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world. 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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