Director of Tooling Engineering & Manufacturing Automation

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 203,900 - 305,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is looking for a Director Tool Engineering I to lead a team of engineers and designers in Palmdale, CA. This position involves strategic leadership in tooling development and overseeing integration with various teams to ensure project success.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, at least 10 years of relevant experience, and strong management skills. The role offers a significant salary range and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in Tooling/Tool Engineering or 8+ years with a Master’s degree.
• At least 4 years of management experience.
• Experience with tooling processes including machining, fabrication, assembly, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead tooling engineering and technical teams.
• Collaborate across various teams to integrate tooling packages.
• Manage tooling budgets for effective resource allocation.
• Oversee design and fabrication of tooling fixtures and equipment.
• Conduct root cause analysis and improve tooling performance.

Skills

Tooling/Tool Engineering

Management/Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Six Sigma Certification

Job description

Northrop Grumman is looking for a Director Tool Engineering I to lead a team of engineers and designers in Palmdale, CA. This position involves strategic leadership in tooling development and overseeing integration with various teams to ensure project success.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, at least 10 years of relevant experience, and strong management skills. The role offers a significant salary range and extensive benefits.