Mechanical Engineering Manager

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required for start:
Yes.

Clearance type:
Secret.

Travel requirement:
Yes, 10% of the time.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems seeks a Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 in Roy, UT supporting Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Engineering & Manufacturing.

Functional homeroom management: 20%. Guidance Computer Mechanical Lead: 80%, overseeing the mechanical design of the Guidance Computer (GC) within the GN&C section of SDS Design Engineering (FS BU).

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience, or a Master’s Degree in a related discipline and 6 years of relevant experience
• Must have an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
• 1–2 years of Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience, demonstrated ability to identify and track program risks and opportunities, and financial proficiency with EVMS (or a similar cost and schedule management system)
• Minimal experience or general knowledge with the design of Printed Wiring Boards (PWBs) and Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) for military applications

• Minimum of 1 year experience leading a project and/or driving performance against cost and schedule
• Experience with the manufacturing of electronic systems
• Demonstrated understanding of Lean, Agile or Six Sigma tools
• Experience with specific tools available for Subcontract management (Award Fee/incentive fee flow-downs, supplier assessment/evaluation, Corrective Action Requests, Letters of Concern, etc.)
• Experience in early design phases, including conceptual studies, analysis of alternatives, feasibility studies, or preliminary system‑level design
• Project / Program Management skills (proposal creation, development and adherence to master plans and schedules, budget tracking, risk and opportunity management)
• Experience with the application of Parts, Materials, and Processes (PMP) controls for high‑reliability military applications
• Experience managing and leading a team of engineers
• Proficiency with mechanical engineering design and CAD tools like Siemens NX
• Experience with product lifecycle management tools such as Siemens Teamcenter PLM

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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