Materials and Process Engineering Manager 2

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job description

Requisition ID: R10167097

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Goleta, California, United States of America | Oxnard, California, United States of America

• Clearance Type: None

• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 50% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

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. 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.

The Northrop Grumman Deployables Operating Unit specializes in deployable systems for spacecraft components such as solar arrays, instrument booms, extendible support structures, and reflector boom antennas. We are seeking a Materials and Process Engineering Manager 2 to support our Northrop Grumman facilities in Oxnard and Goleta CA.

This position may be based in either Oxnard, or Goleta, CA.

Overview

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Materials and Process Engineering Manager 2 is a strategic member of the Deployables leadership team. They are responsible for leading the materials and process engineering and components engineering team that supports the design and fabrication of solar arrays and deployable mechanical systems on a large variety of commercial and military programs. The primary responsibility will be to provide Materials and Processes (M&P) technical guidance and direction to the engineering team in design, test, production, and maintenance phases of a project.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Accountable for meeting the Engineering safety, quality, delivery and cost expectations of internal and external customers within entire product value streams.

• Subject matter expert on Materials and Process tools, methods, and standards across value stream.

• Use independent advanced knowledge and ideas to guide the development and implementation of technical solutions to highly complex problems.

• Create parts, materials, and process (PMP) plans in compliance of customer technical documents.

• Participate in anomaly resolution by supporting Failure Review Boards (FRB).

• Create, maintain and improve standards for all engineering drawings, specifications and design for manufacturability.

• Develop and present materials for project related briefings including design reviews.

• Fosters engineering employee development through mentoring and coaching.

• Monitor Program execution and support of SDRL and SOW deliverables.

• Develop Materials and Process test plan and coordinate with design group, manufacturing engineer, and test engineers.

• Review and provide assessment for proposal BOE.

• Collaborate and coordinate with Master Scheduling, Product Value Stream Managers and Business Support Functions.

• Establish and maintain metrics that provide real-time visibility to measure, monitor, and control process performance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of 9 years of Materials and Processes (M&P) Engineering experience; OR 7 years’ experience with a master’s degree.

• 5+ years leadership experience in a management role or as a technical lead.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with senior leadership on a technical level.

• Ability to provide technical guidance and direction through all phases of a program.

• Familiarity with common manufacturing processes, chemical coatings, and metal surface treatments.

• Understanding of materials, material processes, and technical challenges.

• Ability to travel between the Oxnard, CA and Goleta, CA sites.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

• US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or similar discipline.

• Proven track record in managing direct reports across multiple engineering disciplines.

• Experience in performing FMECA, criticality analysis, and reliability analysis.

• Active Secret clearance.

Salary Range: $138,100 - $207,100

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.