Northrop Grumman
MaterialProcessEngineeringManager3
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“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.
Failure analysis; Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting
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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