Manager Field Engineering Services 1

Northrop Grumman; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Manager, Field Engineering Services for the Launcher Systems unit. The role oversees field service engineers repairing shipboard power generation and propulsion gear on U.S.

Naval Ships, coordinating tools, access, and scheduling to keep on-site work moving smoothly. The ideal candidate has a engineering degree and 6+ years in shipboard machinery services, with strong communication abilities and project coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 6+ years in the repair/service of shipboard machinery.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with SAP and MS Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of direct report field engineers.
• Coordinating shipment of tools and materials, customer facility access, and project manning for on-site field repair efforts.
• Coordinating support from internal assets to complete repair efforts.
• Field service administrative tasks such as reviewing/approving expense reports and time entry; expanding employee development.
• Hiring and onboarding of new field engineers.

Skills

People management

Project coordination

Communication skills

Multi-project leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 Mission Systems sector is seeking a Manager, Field Engineering Services (1) for our Launcher Systems business unit. The successful candidate for this opportunity will be responsible for supervising/ managing Field Service Engineers who are engaged in the repairs of Northrop Grumman shipboard power generation and main propulsion equipment on U.S. Naval Ships.

Focus areas will include:

• Day to day management of direct report field engineers
• Coordinating shipment of tools and materials, customer facility access, project manning to facilitate on-site field repair efforts
• Coordinating support from internal Northrop Grumman assets as needed to complete repair efforts
• Field Service administrative tasking such as reviewing/ approving expense reports and time entry, administering quarterly connections, and expanding employee development
• Hiring and onboarding of new field engineers
• Oversight / coordination / administrative support of field engineer training
• Review issued customer purchase orders prior to executing work with the assigned field team
• Customer calls for project support
• Participation in reoccurring status meetings
• Provide inputs to customer schedule updates / project tracking
• Weekly forecasting review
• Maintaining field engineer employee records

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 6+ years in the repair / service of shipboard machinery or equivalent
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong computer skills (MS Office, SAP)
• Able to manage multiple projects in a fast paced, dynamic work environment
• Able to obtain a DoD secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior Field Service Engineering experience
• Familiarity with VA SSTG, VA MPU, CG-47 MRG, LHD MPU, CVN-68 SSTG, Ford Class SSTGs
• Technical and working knowledge of shipboard turbine driven power generation and propulsion machinery and support systems
• Prior shipyard experience
• Active DoD secret security clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00

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.