Mechanical Engineering Manager 2

ngc; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 154,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 in Hardware Engineering for the Mission Systems Sector, based in Rolling Meadows, IL. The role oversees multi-program project execution, staffing, and design process improvements while engaging with internal and external stakeholders.

The position requires a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 8+ years of experience or an MS with 6+ years, plus strong leadership and communication skills and US citizenship for security

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or similar discipline with minimum 8 years relevance experience, or MS with minimum 6 years
• Demonstrated success in leading, collaborating, and building teams on complex technical projects
• Must possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively at all levels of management and contributors
• Must have people management experience prior
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

• Oversee project execution across multiple programs
• Maintain staffing across programs and monitor design processes
• Collaborate internally and externally to Hardware Engineering
• Train and develop engineering staff and foster strong leadership

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Team building

Process improvement

Education

BS in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

MS in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

Northrop Grumman is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 in Hardware Engineering within the Mission Systems Sector that will play a key role in the mission to protect our military personnel. The Hardware Engineering organization is dedicated to consistently providing high quality product designs in support of multiple product areas. The RF Business Unit Mechanical team provides concept-to-production development, test, and integration for all types Systems including circuit card assemblies to Line Replaceable Units (LRU).

The Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 will have relevant experience in one or more of the following disciplines: mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, systems engineering, integration & test, electrical engineering, or hardware engineering. The candidate should be familiar with manufacturing and procurement.

Responsibilities include the ability to oversee project execution, maintain staffing across multiple programs, monitor and improve design processes, provide collaboration internal and external to the Hardware Engineering (HWE) organization, as well as training and development of the engineering staff.

A Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 will have demonstrated highly ethical behavior, and will have developed strong leadership, project management, and communication skills. He or she will have demonstrated success in leading teams, overseeing project execution, and representing the organization as a prime point of contact for internal stakeholders and external customers.

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This position will be full-time and on-site at our Rolling Meadows, IL. location

Basic Qualifications:

• BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or similar discipline and minimum 8 years relevant experience; or MS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace or similar discipline with minimum 6 years relevant experience
• Demonstrated success in leading, collaborating, and building teams on complex technical projects
• Demonstrated interest in process improvement initiatives
• Must possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of management and individual contributors
• Must have people management experience prior
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Working knowledge of mechanical engineering circuit card assembly development
• Prior success in leading and developing technical staff - discipline or IPT lead levels are acceptable

Primary Level Salary Range: $153,800.00 - $230,800.00The 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.