Mechanical Engineering Manager 2
- Location:
- Redondo Beach, California, United States of America
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.
Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.
The Space Manufacturing & Engineering Center has a need for a Manager Mechanical Engineering 2, to be a functional manager and contribute technically to programs under the departments of Space Production Operations & Test and Manufacturing Engineering & Operations in Redondo Beach, CA.
These are highly dynamic, interactive positions. You will interact with numerous stakeholders including program management, systems engineering, flight hardware design engineers, and logistical support services. Outstanding organizational and leadership skills are required to succeed in these roles.
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Staffing support to all space systems and space programs
- Conducting periodic performance evaluations, including mid-year and annual reviews
- Providing technical leadership and guidance to the staff
- Managing indirect and capital needs
- Professional development and mentoring of direct reports
- Supporting Functional Homeroom initiatives and projects which include process improvement, Event Response Teams, Corrective and Preventive Action implementation
- Analyze metrics to meet cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality commitments.
Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedules: For example, some roles offer the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors of Science Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline plus 7 years of engineering experience OR Masters of Science Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline plus 5 years of engineering experience.
- Proven leadership experience on a project and/or team.
- Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance OR SCI Access.
Preferred Qualifications:
- An active DoD Top Secret Clearance or SCI Access
- Experience with leading large functional projects.
- Knowledge of spacecraft sub-assemblies and/or integration and test.
- Experience in space systems and space system production, integration and test.