Northrop Grumman

Mechanical Design Engineering Department Manager 3 (17535)

Northrop Grumman$151K — $227K *
Roy, UT 84067In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 8 years of experience; 6 years with a Master's degree.
  • Active DoD Secret clearance, recent reinvestigation.
  • U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
  • Ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance.
  • 1 year of experience in Aerospace or Defense field.
  • 3 years as a CAM or in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration and mentoring.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and support multiple programs within the Division, including Sentinel GBSD and ICBM Sustainment.
  • Provide support across all business areas for sustainment and development of ballistic missile hardware.
  • Analyze and resolve gaps in the current release process to improve design review milestones.
  • Lead initiatives for employee engagement and talent retention within the design department.
  • Mentor and train section managers and team members to develop skills.
  • Conduct independent technical reviews and support audits as needed.
  • Create high-performing teams to drive successful execution of complex engineering programs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Educational assistance and life insurance
  • Employee assistance programs for work/life balance
  • Generous paid time off policies
  • Access to health and wellness resources
  • Employee discounts and a flexible 9/80 work schedule
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineering Department Manager 3. This position will be located in Roy, UT.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You'll Get To Do:
  • Provide oversight and assistance to multiple programs within the Division portfolio (Sentinel GBSD and ICBM Sustainment); to provide the people, skills, and processes for successful achievement of program goals.
  • Provide enabling support for all business areas within the SDS portfolio including the Air Force's sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), Launch Facilities, and associated infrastructure.
  • Analyze current release process, gaps, and resolution to ensure throughput of PDP releases at design review milestones.
  • Own and lead improvements across design department for employee engagement, hiring, development, training, attraction, and retention of top talent.
  • Mentor, develop, and train section managers and overall employee base.
  • Supporting proposal work, independent technical reviews, program stand-up, audits, and special assignments on an as needed basis.
  • Create and manage high performing teams while providing technical, administrative and management expertise in the day-to-day activities required to successfully execute complex engineering programs.


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.

You'll Bring These Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 8 years of experience; 6 years with Master's.
  • Active DoD Secret clearance with a reinvestigation date occurring in the last 6 years.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP).
  • Must have the ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance.
  • At least 1 year of experience working in the Aerospace and or the Defense field.
  • 3 years of experience as CAM and or EVMS.
  • Excellent communication, mentoring, interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate with senior management, peers, and employees.


These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
  • Experience working on ICBMs.
  • Understanding and proven experience leading Sustainment technical scope of work
  • Active TS Clearance, program access.
  • Familiarity with Agile engineering and Jira.
  • Experience managing an engineering team is preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years in a formal lead/ management position.
  • Experience creating or growing new sections or departments.
  • Working knowledge and/or experience across engineering disciplines.
  • General understanding of Northrop Grumman engineering processes.
  • Proven performance as an engineering leader in all phases of acquisition, design, integration, and execution.
  • Ability to rapidly assess and lend guidance to projects assigned to the organizational group as well as demonstrated mentoring and guidance to engineers.


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Primary Level Salary Range: $151,500.00 - $227,300.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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1939
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