Manager Tool Engineering 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 Aerospace Systems sector is seeking a Manager Tool Engineering 3 as a Control Account Manager to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Palmdale, CA, where technology and teamwork come together. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Tooling organization, working collaboratively while promoting a positive and proactive teamwork environment.

Essential Job Functions:

As a CAM, you will coordinate with program and operations leadership across functional Integrated Program Team (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical objectives. Develop and deliver presentations to customers, senior leaders, and other stakeholders relative to tooling cost performance.

Responsibilities include:

• Direct supervision / management of staff – lead and manage employees through performance management, coaching, mentoring, talent development and accountability to achieve organizational and program objectives
• Manager will have Cost Account Manager (CAM) responsibility to all program tooling activities and will ensure compliance to EVMS for all direct, capital & indirect budgets.
• Manager will be responsible for all cost related actions within the SOW. These include but not limited to providing estimates for new proposals, EVMS tracking, invoice projection forecast, purchase requisitions, coordination of PO placement, managing PCARD / iBuy purchases.
• Collaborating across program and functional teams to ensure accurate data and on-time execution undefined
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with Program and IPT leadership to ensure alignment, provide responsive support and strengthen organizational credibility through effective execution and delivery
• The manager will be responsible for the development of long-range plans and strategies to provide the most affordable Tooling products and services in the industry.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate technical, cost and schedule risksDocument and manage risk and opportunity registers from initial identification, assessment, mitigation planning and timely closure.
• Analyze data and prepare leadership briefings to Homeroom leaders, Program leaders, and Customers.
• Managing Indirect and capital requirements, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, prioritization and resource allocation to support operational objectives and long-term business needs 

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, we pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of professional experience in tooling, manufacturing/operations, assembly lines, and/or implementing technology into a production environment OR a Master’s degree and 5 years of professional experience in tooling, manufacturing/operations, assembly lines, and/or implementing technology into a production environment or PhD and 2 years of professional experience in tooling, manufacturing/operations, assembly lines, and/or implementing technology into a production environment
• 3 years of proven experience leading teams OR projects.
• Must have an Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated Secret Clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics)
• Supervisory and/or Management experience in managing large projects, with an emphasis on tooling, manufacturing, assembly lines, and implementing technology into a production environment.
• Aerospace or Aviation Industry experience managing tool fabrication organizations & tool fabrication shops, & material procurement
• Experience in Project Management.
• Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience.
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.

Primary Level Salary Range: $175,400.00 - $263,200.00The 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.