Manager Field Engineering 2

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP); California (MO); Remote; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dynamic Engineering Managers to lead remote teams in the Manufacturing Field Engineering sector. This role involves managing a talented group of engineers and ensuring optimal supplier support and operational efficiency. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, you will drive strategies that enhance quality and safety across various programs. Join a company that values courage, creativity, and the pursuit of excellence, and make a significant impact in the aerospace industry while enjoying a supportive and engaging work culture.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• 7+ years in supply chain management or engineering roles.
• Experience leading teams and managing projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a remote team of engineers and coordinate supplier support.
• Develop and execute strategies for operational efficiency.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Project Management

Engineering

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Associate's Degree

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 50% of the Time

Description

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 Aeronautics Systems is seeking two Engineering Managers (Level 2) to join our team. These are remote positions supporting designated Northrop Grumman sites with required 50% travel.

These GSC Manufacturing Field Engineering (MFE) Managers will lead either the East Coast OR the West Coast MFE team, setting and operating to objectives and providing guidance to subordinates based on goals, objectives, and company policy.

Manufacturing Field Engineering (MFE) is a technical group of Mechanical, Electrical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineers who work to proactively resolve producibility and technical issues across the supply base. The MFE organization performs risk reduction and identification through proactive supplier engagement and critical part production oversight. The MFE team is Northrop Grumman’s technical boots on the ground.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is a telework role and reports to the Senior Engineering Manager of the Supplier Technical Execution organization for the Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector (NGAS). In this role, the candidate will serve as the Manager of Manufacturing Field Engineering East or West in supporting all NGAS programs. The candidate will be responsible for developing and executing GSC strategies with focus on achieving operational efficiency, safety and first-time quality targets. Candidate will be responsible for various activities, be knowledgeable of multiple disciplines across the Supply Chain organization, and exhibit end-to-end supply chain competency.

• Manage a technical team of 10-15 remotely located direct-report engineers
• Provide and coordinate supplier support for NGAS programs and the Delivery Management Team (DMT) organization
• Provide up to daily communication guidance to the Procurement Organization and other IPT organizations regarding supplier base issues and activities
• Develop and track progress of GSC goals for the team and individuals
• Create and manage functional documents such as PrOP(s), organizational charts, and team calendars.
• Manage the MFE team labor and travel budgets provided by all supporting programs as well as seek out new opportunities to support NGAS and beyond
• Generate weekly progress reports of all supplier-critical issues to management
• Evaluate supplier’s capability(s) when called upon for capacity issues, process control activities and make needed recommendations regarding utilization of the NGC supplier base back to the GSC organization
• Lead various supplier engagement activities and be a reliable and responsive POC for all GSC and Northrop Grumman leadership
• Create and implement team priorities based on GSC Program Management needs.
• Ability to work various special projects in support of the greater organization needs
• Develop mentorship and training plans and prioritize teammate individuals’ growth

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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have Bachelor’s Degree with at least 7 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, engineering, supplier or program quality OR a Master’s Degree with at least 5 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, engineering, supplier or program quality OR Associate's Degree with at least 9 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, engineering, supplier or program quality
• Aerospace manufacturing and supply chain background
• Ability to understand/ interpret engineering documents/drawings and basic aerospace quality requirements
• Ability to travel up to 50% including of out-of-state travel
• Experience with manufacturing and supply chain operations with demonstrated and proven leadership skills and ability to collaborate effectively at all levels
• MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel and Word) & knowledge of SAP
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience leading a team, process, and/or projects
• Ability to obtain & maintain a DoD Secret Clearance in reasonable amount of time deemed by Company and business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Exposure to major programs including F/A-18, E-2, Triton, F-35, Strike
• Understanding of various special processing
• Ability to prepare and present executive-level presentations
• Excellent communications and leadership skills
• Proven ability to lead with courage; make bold moves, willingness to speak up and to take on new challenges; take calculated risks, with appropriate mitigation plans; self-aware, transparent and authentic; seek feedback from others
• Proven ability to act with speed; understand the need for urgency to meet the needs of the business and stakeholders; decisive, drive timely decision-making; empower others with clear accountability and appropriate support
• Experience as an accomplished problem-solver and change-agent

Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00

The 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.