Manager Test Engineering 2

Engineering Manager

Bring your experience to Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Plymouth, MN. We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to support our Armament Systems Business Unit.

The Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) sector designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures.

Position Summary and Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage a team of 8 to 12 engineers responsible for research, design, integration, and validation of Test Equipment and test processes for development and production programs covering several business units and sectors.
• Management responsibilities include technology development, talent development, staffing, workload planning, process improvement, capital and expense budgets, software tool planning and management, and accountability for team performance.
• The Special Test Equipment (STE) Manager will utilize their emotional intelligence to lead, coach, motivate and direct a high performing engineering team to accomplish project deliverables and strategic objectives, drive timely decision making, and maintain development and succession plans for team members.
• The STE Manager has full working knowledge of procedures and practices. Direct work involvement is required to oversee projects and tasks assigned to the organizational group.
• Responsible for the integration of the techniques of Design for Testability into all new products, as well as the product test strategy for the prototype builds and full-rate production.
• Initiate continuous improvement activities to create high quality and efficient processes. Improve planning, execution, and tracking methods to increase engineering process excellence.
• Utilizes expertise in decision-making and project selection to identify efficiency initiatives that offer a higher return on investment (ROI). Increase the understanding and use of standardization strategy, kaizen, 8-D problem solving, and lessons learned.
• Lead recruiting efforts to build and maintain team capabilities. Ensure appropriate technical staffing, hiring plans, and staff development are coordinated & aligned with Engineering and Program Management.
• Support technology growth through identification of potential innovations, technology roadmap modifications, and proposal preparation.
• Present deliverables at program technical reviews, proposal reviews, or other technical meetings.

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