Northrop Grumman

Tool and Die Making Manager 1

Northrop Grumman • $90K — $135K *
Iuka, MS 38852In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED with 4+ years in manufacturing or related fields.
  • Minimum 1 year of management or leadership experience.
  • Ability to obtain U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
  • Flexibility to work any shift and willing to support overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Stay updated on tooling/manufacturing practices and explore new technologies.
  • Ensure tooling support during production transition and ongoing operations.
  • Establish and improve processes for Strike program efforts.
  • Promote consistent tooling practices across programs through collaboration.
  • Manage risks effectively, ensuring timely action is taken.
  • Champion process improvement initiatives and share best practices.
  • Supervise daily operations and manage personnel performance.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses.
  • Variety of insurance options including health and life insurance.
  • Paid time off for vacation and personal business.
  • Company paid holidays and a savings plan.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a site Tool and Die Making Manager 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Tooling organization. This leader will be responsible for providing the people, processes and technology to support tool and die making on multiple programs on site in Iuka, MS.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Stay current on concepts, practices, and procedures in the tooling/manufacturing field, and actively explore new technological applications.
  • Ensure tooling support for build and maintenance activities for production transition and sustained production efforts.
  • Establish, maintain, and continuously improve processes and procedures that support Strike program efforts.
  • Promote consistent, current, and common tool sets and processes across the organization and program IPTs by collaborating with Aeronautics Systems Sector Tooling Management.
  • Monitor and manage risk items, ensuring mitigating actions are effective and timely.
  • Champion Lean, Knowledge Management, and other process improvement initiatives; drive sharing of lessons learned and best practices across the organization.
  • Perform management duties including personnel performance evaluations, merit planning, employee development, and use of EVMS to manage direct costs.
  • Supervise employees involved in daily operations, including Milling Machine Machinists, Aircraft Equipment Expeditors, and Dimension Control Technicians, as well as tool fabrication, jig and fixture building, template and pattern making, and model building.
  • Willing to travel up to 10% of the time as required.
  • Able to support a minimum of a 10% extended workweek.


Basic Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED and a minimum of 4 years of related professional and/or military experience in manufacturing, aerospace, design, tooling/tool engineering, manufacturing engineering, integration, and/or fabrication.
  • Minimum of 1 year of prior management and/or leadership experience.
  • Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintainthe final adjudicated U.S. Government Secret Clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
  • The ability to work all shifts; 1st, 2nd , and 3/10s as well as supporting overtime and holidays as needed, based on program needs.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree (STEM discipline preferred).
  • Tool and die making or machine shop experience, with a strong background in assembly. tooling, machine shop operations, welding, periodic tooling inspections, verifications, and rework.
  • Experience working in automated tooling environments.
  • Active U.S. Government Secret clearance with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
  • SAP access to programs.


Primary Level Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $135,000.00

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.

Northrop Grumman Careers

Join the elite team at Northrop Grumman, a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products, and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics and modernization to customers worldwide. There has never been a more exciting time to advance your career with Northrop Grumman.

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At Northrop Grumman, your work will redefine the edges of technology and create a safer future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work. Our team is at the forefront of innovation, collaborating to make the impossible, possible.

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Diversity and inclusion are the foundations of our culture. Northrop Grumman is committed to building a diverse team that fosters an inclusive environment, where every team member is valued for their unique perspectives and contributions. We believe that diversity fuels innovation.

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Northrop Grumman is dedicated to your professional and personal growth. We offer unparalleled benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, generous time off, and family care resources. Additionally, we provide extensive leadership and diversity training to help you craft your career path.

Networking and Leadership

Enhance your career through our robust networking opportunities. Connect with leaders and peers within Northrop Grumman through various events, mentorship programs, and professional groups. Our leadership is deeply invested in nurturing talent and guiding team members through their career journey.

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Learn more about Northrop Grumman
Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
NASDAQ
NOC
* Ladders Estimates

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