Tooling Engineering Manager 2 - Lead Tooling Programs

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 119,900 - 179,900; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Iuka, MS is seeking a site Tooling Engineering Manager 2 to lead tooling engineering across programs. You will manage a team, ensure compliance with EVMS, and drive cost, schedule, and quality targets while collaborating with customers.

Requires a STEM bachelor’s with 5 years tooling/manufacturing experience or master’s with 3 years, plus two years of leadership and U.S. Government Secret clearance (and ability to obtain SAP).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (STEM preferred) with 5 years of tooling, manufacturing/operations, or related production experience OR a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience.
• Two years of proven experience leading teams or projects.
• Must have an active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance (with recent background check) and ability to obtain SAP clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, provide oversight and guidance to meet technical, quality, cost, schedule, and customer satisfaction requirements.
• Interface with internal and external customers; provide status and forecast of tooling cost and delivery.
• Identify staffing/skill requirements, forecasts, and training plans.
• Develop and update tooling life-cycle procedures from proposal to implementation.
• Perform Cost Account Manager (CAM) responsibilities to ensure EVMS compliance for program budgets.
• Develop long-range plans to provide efficient and affordable tooling products and services.
• Collaborate with Tooling Management to standardize processes and drive best practices.
• Establish metrics to ensure team performance meets requirements and expectations.
• Ensure tooling deliverables meet sector and site process requirements.

Skills

Leadership experience

Tooling/manufacturing expertise

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Iuka, MS is seeking a site Tooling Engineering Manager 2 to lead tooling engineering across programs. You will manage a team, ensure compliance with EVMS, and drive cost, schedule, and quality targets while collaborating with customers.

Requires a STEM bachelor’s with 5 years tooling/manufacturing experience or master’s with 3 years, plus two years of leadership and U.S. Government Secret clearance (and ability to obtain SAP).