Design for Manufacturing & Product Integrity Manager 2

Northrop Grumman; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 154,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Education Assistance

9/80 Work Schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Design for Manufacturing and Product Integrity Manager 2 in Linthicum, MD. You will lead a mid-size engineering team, drive manufacturability improvements, and advance material development for aerospace hardware.

The role requires a US citizen with a Secret clearance or the ability to obtain SAP access, and experience in mechatronics, materials, and design-for-manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience, Master’s with 6, or Ph.D. with 4 years in STEM fields.
• Proficiency in GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and engineering drawing practices.
• Experience leading an engineering team in aerospace/defense is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a functional group of 5–8 electromechanical engineers and manage performance.
• Develop material development proposals, plans, and budgets for proprietary materials.
• Collaborate across departments to improve manufacturability, cost, and schedule.

Skills

Engineering leadership

System engineering

GD&T proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Ph.D.

Tools

ASME Y14.5 GD&T

ASME Y14.100 drawings

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support you by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.We are looking for you to join our team as a Design for Manufacturing and Product Integrity Manager 2 based out of Linthicum, MD.As a Design for Manufacturing and Product Integrity Manager 2 within the Materials Analysis Organization you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. This team is responsible for understanding the material performance requirements of the hardware design community to identify opportunities for the development of proprietary materials. The team will support hardware RCCA investigations by participating in test plan development and consulting on how the material properties, manufacturability, and mechanical hardware incorporates into the system. This team will also support Engineering for Quality through RCCA engagement, industry engagement, and contributing to industry specification development.The Design for Manufacturing and Product Integrity Manager will build team capability, champion tools such as DFM software to improve efficiency, and develop engineers’ understanding of how design choices impact manufacturability, cost, and schedule, while supporting the development and testing of advanced materials and participation in relevant industry standards bodies.Roles and Responsibilities:Managing a functional group comprised of approximately 5-8 electromechanical engineers of varying experience levels, including performance management, merit planning, job assignment management/prioritization, career development, new employee onboarding and coaching.Engaging the functional team with timely flow-down of information and fostering robust collaboration within the team.Identify opportunities for material development to support novel and emerging hardware system designs.Develop proposals for internal material development, plan and manage schedule and budget, and oversee development of proprietary materials.Developing and maintaining a working knowledge of applicable internal and industry processes, guidelines, policies, and best practices, and ensuring that all functional team members are aware of and are compliant with these items.Supporting and leading department initiatives, which could include process improvement, workforce engagement, talent recruiting and interviewing, training material development, technology roadmap development, cross-organization collaboration, etc.This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of a US Government Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a SAP clearance prior to start.Basic Qualifications for a Design for Manufacturing and Product Integrity Manager:Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience, master’s degree with 6 years of experience, Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.U.S Citizenship is requiredActive US Government Secret Clearance required.Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.1 year of demonstrated experience leading and/or managing an engineering teamPreferred Qualifications:Advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical fields.A current/active US Government Secret clearance or higherProficiency with ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and ASME Y14.100 engineering drawing practices. Familiarity with designing for manufacturing.Familiarity with thermal and structural analysis considerations. Familiarity with additive manufacturing, brazing, corrosion, PWB design, and the material implications on the design process.Experience in technical leadership for a cross-functional teamFamiliarity with mechanical, thermal, and electrical material characterization techniques.Strong familiarity with MIL-spec and industry standard components for aerospace and defense applications.System level thinker capable of developing system solutions while simultaneously paying critical attention to lower-level design specifics.Familiarity across spectrum of system and platform environmental (land, air, sea, etc) requirementsNorthrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.Primary Level Salary Range: $153,800.00 - $230,800.00The 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.