Manager Energetics Manufacturing

Manager Of Energetics Manufacturing

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 Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Manager of Energetics Manufacturing to support the Energetics Manufacturing Engineering group at our Rocket Center, WV location. This position will be located on-site at our Rocket Center, WV location. No remote opportunities are available for this position. As Manager in the Energetics Manufacturing Engineering group, candidate will be responsible for providing supervisory / management responsibilities for a small group of engineers working on production and development rocket motor and / or warhead programs, while also providing technical leadership and guidance. This manager will also work on proposal requests and provide manufacturing plans and estimates to support business growth.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following :

• Lead a team that develops and sustains manufacturing processes for defense-related products
• Ensure the right people, processes, and tools are in place to meet the business needs
• Oversee the supervision of day-to-day engineering activity and work products, expense management, workload management and performance management process
• Identify, manage and grow the critical skills for the manufacturing team
• Identify and / or lead continuous improvement activities within the department / plant
• Function as a key contributor on development programs, guiding manufacturing trajectory
• Prepare, review, and approve cost estimates and written technical proposals

Basic Qualifications

The selected candidate will clearly demonstrate leadership skills to achieve and sustain top performance. Project management skills, including leading teams, prioritizing and scheduling are desired. This candidate will demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business. The selected candidate will demonstrate the following attributes :

Basic qualifications include :

Preferred Qualifications

Prior project, program, or people leadership experience

Strong mechanical skills and exposure to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDandT)

Knowledge of propellant / explosive manufacturing

Prior experience working with DoD and / or DoE customers

Salary Range

$101,900.00 - $152,900.00 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.

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.