Mechanical Engineering Manager 2

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 145,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering firm that is at the forefront of technological advancements in the defense sector. This exciting role offers the opportunity to lead a talented Mechanical Development Team focused on designing and integrating cutting-edge underwater systems. As a leader, you will not only mentor engineers but also oversee critical design projects and collaborate across multiple teams to drive innovation. If you are passionate about mechanical engineering and ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the challenge and be part of a mission that shapes the future of technology.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Diverse Workforce

Career Development Opportunities

Employee Engagement Programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in mechanical engineering with strong leadership qualities.
• Experience in hardware design and developing engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Mechanical Development team of 10-15 engineers.
• Provide project oversight and maintain design processes.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Leadership

Structural Analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Project Management

Engineering Design Tools

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEMAP/Nastran

ANSYS FEA

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools

Job description

Requisition ID: R10176092

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Annapolis, Maryland, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

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

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% 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 Mechanical Engineering Department of the Naval & Oceanic Systems business unit headquartered in Annapolis, MD is seeking a leader to manage a Mechanical Development Team within the Mechanical Engineering organization. This team is responsible for mechanical design and integration to support underwater systems.

This position is a dual role encompassing both people and project/technical leadership. Roles and responsibilities include:

• Lead a Mechanical Development functional group of 10 to 15 engineers including performance management, career development, staffing, and compensation planning

• Provide project and technical oversight for design activities performed by the group

• Maintain and ensure application of design processes and guidelines used in the group

• Develop proposal inputs and review proposal content for both internal and external customers

• Collaborate with peer managers to ensure consistency across multiple work groups

• Support department initiatives, technology roadmap creation, cross-campus/sector involvement, and internally funded projects

• Support recruiting, interviewing, and hiring

• Support fostering employee engagement and knowledge sharing

The successful candidate should have demonstrated experience in hardware design, an understanding of design for manufacturing practices, developing engineering processes, procedures and documentation for manufacturing.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with 8+ years of experience or a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 6+ years experience, or a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 4 years of engineering experience

• Strong fundamentals in mechanical engineering, to mentor your functional team in structural analysis tasking

• Strong leadership qualities, including excellent communication and collaboration, team engagement, and organizational skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams as a functional manager, program manager, Integrated Product Team (IPT) lead, and/or other significant leadership role

• Proficiency in using common engineering design, production, analysis, and office tools

• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain a TS/SSBI and pass a polygraph. Interim Secret required to start.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering

• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools, bolted joint analysis, and structural hand calculations

• Proficiency in FEMAP/Nastran and/or ANSYS FEA tools for performing linear and non-linear analyses

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment where multiple projects are being developed and deployed simultaneously

• Experience with program management, functional management, and/or customer management

• Experience with proposals and Earned Value

• Experience with business development activities

• Demonstrated skills/experience in shock, vibration, bolted joint calculations, and fracture analysis

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

• Experience with design, integration and test of underwater/naval systems.

• Experience with Navy operations for similar maritime domain and technologies.

Salary Range: $145,000 - $217,400

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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.