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Facilities Engineering Manager 2

Corinne, Utah, United States
Full Time On-site

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Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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.

If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a Facilities Engineering Manager  – Level 2, your role at Promontory, UT, will be pivotal in supporting mission-critical to national and global security.   Ready to join forces with our visionary team?   

The qualified candidate must be able to lead an engineering group to effectively meet plant requirements for safety and quality as well as the program requirements for cost and schedule.  Technical, project management, organizational, and multi-tasking skills are strongly needed.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Your Role and Impact:

  • Proven project management background for large fabrication/construction-related efforts
  • Experience recruiting and managing a team of engineers across programs.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills are a must, and proven leadership of cross-functional teams in resolving complex technical issues (product and processing equipment).
  • Sound financial understanding, including capital management and make/buy decision processes.
  • Experience with production manufacturing systems preferred
  • Knowledge of and experience with solid rocket motor manufacturing and processing  

  • Other duties as assigned

Why you? You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degreein Engineering with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience.  
  • No clearance required to start
  • minimum of 10 years of engineering experience in design, process, quality, etc. 
  • Experience managing a team of engineers across disciplines.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills are a must, and proven leadership of cross-functional teams in resolving complex technical issues (product and processing equipment).
  • Sound financial understanding, including capital management and make/buy decision processes.
  • Experience with propellant/explosives.
  • In-depth knowledge and experience with both high-hazard and inert processes is required.
  • Knowledge of configuration management.
  • Working knowledge of CAD systems – AutoCAD preferred
  • Strong Facilities Engineering background highly desired

 Preferred Qualifications:  

  • Computer skills using MS software – Microsoft Project knowledge desired
  • Knowledge and understanding of EPLM, Maximo, Costpoint and Cognos.
  • Knowledge of hazardous location requirements and standards.
  • Project Management Skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics (i.e. electrical schematics, PIDs, building layouts, etc.).
  • Knowledge of PLC’s, Discrete and Analog I/O, PID Tuning, Variable Frequency Drives, Safety Relays, Understanding of Power Distribution, Lightning Protection, Lighting, Understanding of Networking IT/OT.

  • Understanding of the following Codes: National Electric Code NFPA 70, NFPA 70E Arc Flash and NFPA 780 Lightning Protection Systems.

As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.  

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $139,200.00 - $208,700.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is one of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the United States, building advanced systems across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. The company is known for some of the most complex defense programs in the world, including stealth aircraft, autonomous systems, missile defense technologies, satellites, and space-based intelligence platforms that support U.S. national security operations.

For job seekers, Northrop Grumman offers careers across a wide range of high-impact fields including aerospace engineering, software development, cybersecurity, systems engineering, manufacturing, program management, and intelligence support. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on mission-critical systems that directly support the Department of Defense and intelligence community. Many roles involve long-term programs with significant technical depth and real-world operational impact.

Unlike smaller defense startups focused on narrow capabilities, Northrop Grumman operates across multiple major mission areas, giving employees exposure to highly advanced programs such as stealth platforms, space systems, autonomous vehicles, and next-generation command-and-control systems. The company is also a major leader in classified space and intelligence systems, where cutting-edge engineering and secure infrastructure play a critical role in national defense.

As global competition in space, cyber, and advanced military systems continues to intensify, Northrop Grumman remains one of the most strategically important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking stable, highly technical careers with long-term impact on national security, Northrop Grumman continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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