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General Engineering Manager 1

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CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

Our Tactical Space systems business unit is seeking an Engineering Manager 1 to support our facility in Dulles, Virginia.

The General Engineering Manager 1 will lead a team of 8-10 Engineers, converting product designs into detailed assembly/manufacturing instructions, and coordinating priority based on program and work center needs.

This leadership role will allocate approximately 50% of time to performing technical engineering / manufacturing engineering tasks, with the remaining focus on team management and strategic guidance

Engineering Manager Key Responsibilities (50% of work time):

Lead Engineering team in meeting safety, quality, delivery, employee, and cost expectations for both internal and external customers

Foster cross-functional collaboration, addressing real-time challenges and contributing to strategic goals

Strengthen the team through proactive performance management, goal setting, coaching, and personnel development

Provide technical support, ensuring alignment of work center, operations program management, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, technical writing, quality and planning team initiatives.

Analyze and report metrics/key performance indicators, taking corrective actions to enhance team performance.

Manage individual workloads by assigning Engineers to programs.

Support financial integrity, forecasting for proposals and awarded contracts

Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and disciplined root cause problem solving

Manufacturing Engineer Key Responsibilities (50% of work time):

Create manufacturing plans for manufacturing team to ensure that overall quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved

Leverage Solumina MES for digital work instructions

Create and improve manufacturing work instructions to meet challenging hardware requirements

Establish a common design goal that is aligned with the as-bid program proposal and the best approach for manufacturability

Communicate manufacturing plans and processes to internal and external customers through MRR (Manufacturing Readiness Reviews)

Create and manage Manufacturing Bill of Materials

Review engineering designs and drawings for accuracy and manufacturability

Conceptualize and design manufacturing tooling when required to help support operations

Provide liaison to operations

Support real time manufacturing floor issues and resolve discrepant hardware through disposition for immediate remedy

Participate in root cause investigation for preventative corrective action

Specify all necessary special processes, equipment, and fixtures required for manufacturing on assigned programs

Participate in continuous improvement projects to improve manufacturing methods, efficiency, and product quality

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors degree with 5 years experience, Masters degree with 3 years experience.
Minimum of 1 year of managerial, supervisory, or leading experience
Experience with engineering design, electrical engineering, and/or manufacturing engineering
Demonstrated experience coaching a team, mentoring, training
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Government clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior formal leadership role managing multiple employees
Experience with circuit card assemblies
Experiences with Solumina/MES

Salary Range: $118,000.00 - $177,000.00

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.

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What You Should Know About General Engineering Manager 1, ngc

At Northrop Grumman, we're on the lookout for a talented General Engineering Manager 1 to join our dynamic team in Sterling, Virginia. You'll be at the heart of revolutionary projects that shape the future of technology and impact lives globally. This leadership role involves overseeing a dedicated team of 8-10 engineers, where your creative insights will turn product designs into detailed assembly instructions. You'll divide your time between hands-on engineering tasks and strategic team management, ensuring we meet safety, quality, and cost targets. You'll foster cross-functional collaboration and address real-time challenges while guiding your team toward their goals. If you're passionate about continuous improvement and have a knack for problem-solving, you'll thrive here. We promote a culture of teamwork and innovation, where your ideas can lead to groundbreaking advancements. If you bring a bachelor's degree and solid experience in engineering management, along with a desire to coach and develop your team, we want to hear from you! Join Northrop Grumman, where every day is an opportunity to make history and have fun doing it.

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What are the responsibilities of a General Engineering Manager 1 at Northrop Grumman?

As a General Engineering Manager 1 at Northrop Grumman, you'll be responsible for leading a team of engineers to convert product designs into detailed assembly instructions. You'll also manage priorities based on program needs, oversee safety and quality standards, and foster collaboration among cross-functional teams. With a mix of tactical and leadership responsibilities, you'll ensure that your team meets expectations for quality and cost while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.