MANAGER FIELD ENGINEERING 2

Northrop Grumman; California; Remote; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Engineering Manager to lead a technical team in the Manufacturing Field Engineering sector. This remote role requires 50% travel and involves developing strategies to enhance operational efficiency and quality. Candidates should have a solid background in supply chain management and engineering, alongside proven leadership skills. Join a pioneering organization that values innovation, diversity, and the courage to challenge the status quo. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the aerospace industry while working with a talented team dedicated to excellence.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company Paid Holidays

Discretionary Bonus

Long Term Incentives

Qualifications

• 7+ years in supply chain management or related fields.
• Ability to understand engineering documents and aerospace quality requirements.
• Experience leading teams and managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage a technical team of 10-15 engineers remotely.
• Develop and execute strategies for operational efficiency.
• Provide supplier support and manage communication with various teams.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Project Management

Engineering

Leadership Skills

Excellent Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Associate's Degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

SAP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE : No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE : SecretTRAVEL : 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 :

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 - $193,900.00The 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 EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.