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 Aeronautics System Sector (NGAS) is seeking a Manager Tool and Die Making 2 – Tool Maintenance to join our Tooling Operations Organization in the Aerospace Structures Business Unit (ASBU). This manager will be part of a team of qualified, diverse, individuals located on site in Iuka, Mississippi.

Our team develops and implements complex laser tracker (metrology) inspection processes utilizing highly complex inspection systems.  Our team also repairs, inspects, and maintains Special Tooling used in a manufacturing environment.  Additional responsibilities of this position include the combined strategic (long-term) and tactical (short-term) management planning activities.

Essential Functions: 

Provide direction for employees utilizing management guidelines and general policies for with direct supervision of 10-20 employees in a manufacturing environmentThis Tool Die Manager 2 will lead Manager 1's, manufacturing analysts, and dimension control techniciansSupervises employees responsible for tool maintenance, repair activities, and tooling support of production operationsMaintains tooling schedule and milestones to meet program master schedule objectivesThe manager will be responsible for the supporting long-range plans and strategies to provide the most affordable Tooling products and services in the industryIdentify and develop staffing/skills requirements, forecasts, and training plansManager will have Cost Account Manager (CAM) responsibility to program activities and will ensure compliance to EVMS for all direct & indirect budgetsDelivering presentations to customers, executive management, and other program stakeholdersEncourages and provides direction for career development of employees, including educational options for highly motivated employeesResponsible to collaborate with other Aeronautics Systems Sector Tooling Management to develop consistent process and procedures to help drive affordability and insure the deployment of best practices across the sectorThe selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settingCommunicate/interface with multiple levels, such as Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Tool Design to interpret, analyze, and advise on the data/inspection results

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, educational assistance, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, we pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma and 5 years of relevant engineering experience2 years of experience in leading teams or projectsMicrosoft Office ExperienceAbility to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance and special program access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the needs of the business

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degreeLeadership/management experience in aerospace or a related industry An active (in-scope) DoD Secret security clearance last investigated within 5 1/2 yearsSpecial Program AccessEarned Value Management System (EVMS) experienceCapable of verifying, updating, and flow down of department procedures for technical adequacyExperience and familiarity with assembly tooling and/or inspection requirements of composite parts/materialsSelf-Starter and ability to work through an issue to closure.

What We Offer:
At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a great 401K matching program, and 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees!

Salary Range: $105,800.00 - $158,600.00

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.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.