Manager Tool Engineering 3 at Northrop Grumman

Requisition ID: R10152729

• Category: Engineering
• Location: Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America | Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America | Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America | Columbus AFB, Mississippi, United States of America | Gulfport, Mississippi, United States of America | Keesler, Mississippi, United States of America | Kiln, Mississippi, United States of America | Moss Point, Mississippi, United States of America | Ocean Springs, Mississippi, United States of America | Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States of America | Unknown City, Mississippi, 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 - 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 Aeronautics Systems is seeking a site Tooling Manager 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Tooling organization. This leader will be responsible for providing the people, processes and technology to support all programs on site in Iuka, Mississippi.  

This Manger will be leading multi-disciplined teams supporting multiple projects and sites to ensure processes and procedures are maintained and in compliance, as well as meeting quality, cost, and schedule targets to ensure program performance and customer satisfaction.  Areas of responsibility will include Tool Engineering & Design, Assembly & Composite Tool Fabrication, Metrology, Prototype and Developmental Tooling, Assembly & Composite Tooling Maintenance, Tool Control & Accountability, and Tooling Procurement.

Tooling Manager Job Responsibilities:

• Manager will lead and provide oversight and guidance to management team to ensure site and program objectives specific to quality, cost, schedule, and customer satisfaction targets are met.

• 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.

• Identify and develop staffing/skills requirements, forecasts, and training plans.

• Manager will have Cost Account Manager (CAM) responsibility to all site tooling activities and will ensure compliance to EVMS for all direct & indirect budgets.

• Responsible for formulating capital asset plans and strategies to build a sustainable Tooling Manufacturing Center.

• Responsible to collaborate with other Aeronautics Systems Sector Tooling Management to develop consistent process and procedures to help drive affordability and insure the deployment of best practices across the sector

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, educational assistance, 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.

As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change.

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

• 2 years of proven experience leading teams OR projects.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DOD Secret Clearance

• Bachelors 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

• Experience in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

What we offer:
At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer comprehensive benefits including competitive medical and dental options, a great 401K matching program, college education assistance, annual bonuses, 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees, and opportunities for career advancement across North America!

Salary Range: $134,400 - $201,600
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 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.