Director Tool Engineering - R10226932

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% of the Time

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.

is seeking a Director Tool Engineering 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals to lead a Team of Tool designers, engineers, analysts, and technical trade technicians and shops supporting the Strike program. This position will be based out of Palmdale, CA.

The Director of Tool Engineering will be responsible for providing strategic and tactical leadership overseeing all aspects of tool development/design, fabrication, installation implementation, and maintenance. This includes leading major tooling proposals and packages along with cost and schedule development, project management, visibility and communication of these statements of work. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in aerospace and automation tooling specific to operations, fabrication, installation, metrology and managing in-house and outside suppliers/supplier management.

• Lead and manage the tooling engineering and technical teams, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback.
• Collaborate with Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities, Tooling Quality, and Production teams to ensure seamless integration of tooling packages.
• As a CAM, develop and manage various tooling budgets (direct/nonrecurring, sustaining, indirect, capital) to ensure total cost management, budget performance and effective resource allocation.
• Oversee the design/development, fabrication, and installation of tooling fixtures, automation, and equipment required for manufacturing operations.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address tooling/automation issues and improve quality.
• Provide maintenance to all tools/automation/equipment, develop/maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor tooling performance, and identify areas for cost savings and avoidance.

This position will offer 1st Shift – 9/80 with the ability to come in on weekends and work off hours as required by the business, engaging in learning opportunities, 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.

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree (STEM) and 10 years’ experience in Tooling/Tool Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline or a Master’s degree (STEM) and 8+ years’ experience in Tooling/Tool Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Must have 4+ years of management or leadership experience.
• Experience and understanding of…