Mechanical Engineering Manager 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE : Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE : Secret TRAVEL : 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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support you by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. We are looking for you to join our team as a Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 to support our Advanced Mission Capabilities - Restricted Engineering organization, based out of Baltimore, MD. What You'll get to do : This team is responsible for the design and development of airborne multifunction sensor hardware which includes electronic packaging, microelectronic packaging, prototyping, manufacturing process development, and production support. The functional roles and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to :

• Managing a functional group comprised of approximately 10-15 mechanical engineers of varying experience levels, including performance management, merit planning, job assignment management / prioritization, career development, new employee onboarding and coaching.
• Engaging the functional team with timely flow-down of information and fostering robust collaboration within the team.
• Collaborating with project team leads, to support project planning and execution activities, labor and material cost estimation, staffing, design process execution, etc.
• Maintaining awareness of each group member's project responsibilities and performance, providing guidance, and helping them to identify resources needed to overcome obstacles and meet project objectives.
• Developing and maintaining a working knowledge of applicable design processes, guidelines, policies, and best practices, and ensuring that all functional team members are aware of and are compliant with these items.
• Supporting and leading department initiatives, which could include process improvement, workforce engagement, recruiting and interviewing, training material development, technology roadmap development, cross-organization collaboration, etc. The various functional management tasks typically comprise approximately 20% of chargeable time, on average. The manager will be expected to maintain a technical or project leadership role that comprises the remaining 80%. The technical or project leadership roles and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to :
• Support a technical program as mechanical design lead or production lead.
• Supporting the Control Account Management (CAM) of a technical project. Includes team management, Cost & Schedule planning, Earned Value Management, workload forecast planning, task prioritization, risk management, and generation of business reports.
• Supporting the Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead of a technical project. Includes :
• Provide technical leadership to team to meet program cost, schedule, and technical execution.
• Coordinate with Business Management for review of Earned Value metrics and Control Account Management
• Coordinates work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms / conditions of contract to meet contractual deliverables
• Create and maintain collaboration with cross-functional teams (Mechanical, Systems, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, SW, etc.)
• Interpret statements of work assigned by program leadership
• Work with Global Supply Chain for procurement status and suppliers to articulate project requirements
• Assist the lead in briefing internal and customer leadership on progress of work assigned This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active DoD secret clearance and the ability to obtain an SAP clearance prior to start. Basic Qualifications : Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience, master's degree with 6 years of experience, Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S Citizenship is required.
• An active DoD Secret clearance.
• The ability to obtain / maintain a Special Program Access (SAP) clearance prior to start.
• Ability to work onsite full-time at the BWI facility.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in an engineering and / or technical leadership role
• 6 years or more of demonstrated success leading, collaborating, and building teams on complex technical projects.
• Familiarity with the processes, roles, tools and facilities related to engineering development & documentation.
• 8 years of experience in the different phases of the hardware engineering lifecycle : requirement, architecture, concepts, critical design, drawing development, test, vendor / build follow and production support. Preferred Qualifications :
• Demonstrated success in functional management, project management, or similar technical leadership role.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) & Control Account Management (CAM) techniques, and responsibilities.
• Experience with the design and development of ruggedized electronic hardware, in particular antennas, microelectronic packages, and circuit card assemblies
• Experience with Microsoft Project, MPLM, Siemens Teamcenter, NX, Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following : Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9 / 80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more! Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges : to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world. Our Values . The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve. Our Responsibility . At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world. Primary Level Salary Range : $135,800.00 - $203,600.00 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. 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.