Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
We are looking for you to join our team as a Design for Manufacturing and Product Integrity Manager 2 based out of Linthicum, MD.
As a Design for Manufacturing and Product Integrity Manager 2 within the Materials Analysis Organization you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. This team is responsible for understanding the material performance requirements of the hardware design community to identify opportunities for the development of proprietary materials. The team will support hardware RCCA investigations by participating in test plan development and consulting on how the material properties, manufacturability, and mechanical hardware incorporates into the system. This team will also support Engineering for Quality through RCCA engagement, industry engagement, and contributing to industry specification development.
The Design for Manufacturing and Product Integrity Manager will build team capability, champion tools such as DFM software to improve efficiency, and develop engineers’ understanding of how design choices impact manufacturability, cost, and schedule, while supporting the development and testing of advanced materials and participation in relevant industry standards bodies.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Managing a functional group comprised of approximately 5-8 electromechanical engineers of varying experience levels, including performance management, merit planning, job assignment management/prioritization, career development, new employee onboarding and coaching.
- Engaging the functional team with timely flow-down of information and fostering robust collaboration within the team.
- Identify opportunities for material development to support novel and emerging hardware system designs.
- Develop proposals for internal material development, plan and manage schedule and budget, and oversee development of proprietary materials.
- Developing and maintaining a working knowledge of applicable internal and industry processes, guidelines, policies, and best practices, and ensuring that all functional team members are aware of and are compliant with these items.
- Supporting and leading department initiatives, which could include process improvement, workforce engagement, talent recruiting and interviewing, training material development, technology roadmap development, cross-organization collaboration, etc.
This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of a US Government Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a SAP clearance prior to start.
Basic Qualifications for a Design for Manufacturing and Product Integrity Manager:
- Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience, master’s degree with 6 years of experience, Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- U.S Citizenship is required
- Active US Government Secret Clearance required.
- Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.
- 1 year of demonstrated experience leading and/or managing an engineering team
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical fields.
- A current/active US Government Secret clearance or higher
- Proficiency with ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and ASME Y14.100 engineering drawing practices. Familiarity with designing for manufacturing.
- Familiarity with thermal and structural analysis considerations. Familiarity with additive manufacturing, brazing, corrosion, PWB design, and the material implications on the design process.
- Experience in technical leadership for a cross-functional team
- Familiarity with mechanical, thermal, and electrical material characterization techniques.
- Strong familiarity with MIL-spec and industry standard components for aerospace and defense applications.
- System level thinker capable of developing system solutions while simultaneously paying critical attention to lower-level design specifics.
- Familiarity across spectrum of system and platform environmental (land, air, sea, etc) requirements
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which 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 and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Primary Level Salary Range: $153,800.00 - $230,800.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, 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.
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. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
