Northrop Grumman

MaterialProcessEngineeringManager3

$0–0k Manhattan Beach, California, United States FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Material Process Engineering Manager 3 at Northrop Grumman. Skills: Parts Materials Processes, Electrical hardware, Defense programs. Lead PM&P Design discipline Section. Lead electrical Parts, Materials & Processes effort”

What You'll Achieve.

Resolve part and material challenges promptly

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Failure analysis; Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Relocation assistance available, CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START, Secret clearance, 10% Travel, Ability to obtain SAP approval

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor of Science degree in STEM, 8 years of experience, Master of Science degree in STEM, 6 years of experience, Active U. S. Government DoD Secret security clearance, Ability to obtain SAP approval

Nice to Have

Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering degree in Materials Engineering, Engineering degree in Materials Science, Engineering degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Proven experience interpreting industry standards, Proven experience interpreting military standards, Demonstrated ability to tailor MIL-STD-11991, Demonstrated ability to tailor MIL-STD-1568, Proficiency with Siemens Teamcenter, Experience with ICBM system design, Experience with ICBM system manufacturing, Experience with ICBM system sustainment, Working knowledge of SharePoint, Working knowledge of JIRA, Working knowledge of Confluence, Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams, Project management background, Experience writing technical position papers, Experience defending technical position papers, Familiarity with Agile environments, Familiarity with digital design environments, Demonstrated ability to delegate tasks, Demonstrated ability to lead cross functional teams, Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers, Experience working with subcontractors, Experience managing supplier interfaces

What You'll Do.

Lead PM&P Design discipline Section

Lead electrical Parts

Materials & Processes effort

Oversee life cycle of electrical hardware

Develop Electrical PM&P plans

Maintain Electrical PM&P plans

Provide subject matter expertise

Offer recommendations on material selection

Offer recommendations on process feasibility

Offer recommendations on manufacturability

Offer recommendations on cost effective solutions

Ensure compliance with MIL STD 11991

Ensure compliance with MIL STD 1568

Ensure compliance with AS9100

Ensure compliance with contract specifications

Manage supplier relationships

Manage subcontractor relationships

Drive qualification of electrical components

Drive control of electrical components

Drive delivery of electrical components

Chair Program PM&P Control Board

Present status to customers

Present risks to customers

Present technical decisions to customers

Present status to senior leadership

Present risks to senior leadership

Present technical decisions to senior leadership

Identify schedule risks

Develop mitigation plans

Integrate Earned Value Management forecasts

Author technical content for proposals

Present technical content for proposals

Author technical content for milestone reviews

Present technical content for milestone reviews

Author technical content for bid to win activities

Present technical content for bid to win activities

Mentor junior engineers

Train junior engineers

Coordinate cross functional collaboration

Resolve part and material related challenges

Define Team operational strategies

Lead First Line Managers

Improve current processes

Optimize organizational procedures

Identify opportunities for change

Champion changes within PM&P organization

Develop systemic approach to solve problems

Develop strategy to solve problems

Effectively communicate

Influence stakeholders

Ensure accountability across stakeholders

Act with sense of urgency

Act with accountability

Take ownership of tasks

Take ownership of strategic direction

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross functional collaboration; Design teams; Manufacturing teams; Procurement teams; Quality assurance teams; Program management; Technical leaders

Communication Scope

Technical content; Presentations

Process & Methodology

Earned Value Management, Cost control, Schedule control, Project management

Full Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Parts, Materials and Processes (PM&P) **Material Process Engineering Manager 3** for the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) division Engineering and Manufacturing team. This leadership role will be located in **Manhattan Beach, CA** and will provide enabling support for all business areas within the SDS portfolio. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure. **This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.** **What You’ll Get To Do:** * The selected candidate will be responsible for a PM&P Design discipline Section within the SDS Design Engineering organization and will report directly to the SDS PM&P Design Engineering Department Manager. * Lead the electrical Parts, Materials & Processes (PM&P) effort for large scale defense programs, overse

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