Supplier Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Supplier Manufacturing Engineering Manager 2 to lead a team of Supplier Manufacturing Engineers (S.ME) in Roy, Utah. This position is supporting the development of the Strategic Deterrence Systems (SDS) Division and our largest program, Sentinel. You will lead the onsite S.ME Team as a member of the Sentinel Manufacturing leadership team, interfacing with other Manufacturing team members, customers and major suppliers.

As the lead for this team of S.MEs, you will be responsible for the timely execution of the specific SOWs supporting the different Business Units (BU) for Sentinel, Strategic Sourcing for SDS, and as well as managing the S.ME resources required to execute the SOW.

The individual will have working knowledge of S.ME related processes such as:

• Strong background in one or more of the following commodities: metallic/composite structural assemblies, machined parts, non-metallics, metallic raw materials, electromechanical assemblies and PCBs, cables and harnesses, and construction for defense infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of one or more of the following manufacturing processes utilized in the aerospace/defense industries: welding, casting, forging, cable and harness production, VLSI, machining, additive manufacturing, and construction.
• Working Knowledge of Configuration and Change Management in contracts or engineering/design

This Supplier Manufacturing Engineering Manager 2 position has the following duties and responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the BU Manufacturing Leads to assess SOW requirements for the execution of Sentinel program requirements related to Supplier Manufacturing Engineering for the various builds and delivery SOWs
• Develop and co-ordinate accurate and executable resource plans, assist with creation of Integrated Master Schedules, work plans and associated status tracking metrics
  
  Provide guidance and direction for the team of Manufacturing Engineers who are executing the SOW requirements
• Collaborate across the ME Team to ensure consistency in the use of Digital Engineering processes, tools and methods for accomplishing the development work leading to Production
• Develop team members for growth in work scope capability and job satisfaction
• Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, identify program opportunities for improvement and obtain solutions as applicable
• Conduct assessments of team member’s performance related to team and individual goals
• The candidate will need to demonstrate exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, and to have the ability to multi-task and communicate effectively with varying levels of Customer, NGC, Supplier employees and leadership
• Experience leading the team to perform at cost and schedule while achieving all requirements.