Full-Time

Manager Tool Engineering 2

Posted on 4/4/2025

Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense technology solutions provider

Compensation Overview

$142.2k - $213.4k/yr

+ Overtime + Shift Differential + Discretionary Bonus + Annual Bonus + Long Term Incentives

Senior

Palmdale, CA, USA

Relocation assistance may be available.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Materials & Structures
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
Management
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of professional experience in tooling, manufacturing/operations, assembly lines, and/or implementing technology into a production environment OR a Master’s degree and 3 years of professional experience in tooling, manufacturing/operations, assembly lines, and/or implementing technology into a production environment
  • 5 years of Engineering experience in a manufacturing/high production environment.
  • Must have 2 years of prior management/leadership experience.
  • Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain PAR (Special Program Access)
Responsibilities
  • Manager will lead and provide oversight and guidance to the management team to ensure program objectives specific to quality, cost, schedule, and customer satisfaction targets are achieved.
  • The Tooling engineering manager will be responsible for the supporting long-range plans and strategies to provide the most affordable Tooling solutions and services to the program.
  • Identify and develop staffing/skills requirements, forecasts, and training plans for current and future requirements.
  • Manager will have Cost Account Manager (CAM) responsibility to program activities and will ensure compliance to EVMS for all direct & indirect budgets.
  • Responsible to identify capital asset needs and strategies to build and maintain a sustainable Assembly line.
  • Responsible to collaborate with other Aeronautics Systems Sector Tooling Management teams to develop consistent process and procedures to help drive affordability and insure the deployment of best practices across the sector.
  • Must be able to support any shift.
  • Manager must be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, stand for long periods of time, climb stairs and work platforms.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Previous Supervisory and Management experience in managing large projects, with an emphasis on tooling, manufacturing, assembly lines, and implementing technology into a production environment.
  • Proficient in Tool Design, Machining, Fabrication and Metrology techniques/skills
  • Aerospace or Aviation Industry experience managing tool fabrication organizations & tool fabrication shops, & material procurement

Northrop Grumman provides advanced aerospace and defense technology solutions, focusing on areas such as autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and space operations. The company develops and integrates complex systems that support government and commercial clients, particularly the U.S. Department of Defense and international allies. Its products and services include systems for command and control, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR), as well as logistics and modernization solutions. Northrop Grumman differentiates itself from competitors through its extensive research and development efforts, which enable it to secure long-term contracts that ensure a steady revenue stream. The company's goal is to maintain its leadership position in the aerospace and defense market by continuously innovating and delivering comprehensive solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Falls Church, Virginia

Founded

1939

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What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for autonomous systems boosts Northrop Grumman's innovation in AI technologies.
  • Cybersecurity's rising importance aligns with Northrop Grumman's expertise in advanced cyber defense.
  • Partnerships with commercial space companies open new innovation and market expansion avenues.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Boeing in next-generation stealth fighter jets.
  • Over-reliance on government contracts exposes Northrop Grumman to budget cuts or policy changes.
  • Integration challenges with Titomic's evolving additive manufacturing technology.

What makes Northrop Grumman unique

  • Northrop Grumman excels in autonomous systems and advanced cyber defense technologies.
  • The company is a leader in integrating AI into C4ISR systems.
  • Northrop Grumman's digital engineering capabilities enhance aerospace manufacturing efficiency.

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Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

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Relocation Assistance

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