Manager Tool Die Making 2

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Palmdale, CA +1 · Manufacturing and Production

Manager for the Advanced Measurement Systems group at Northrop Grumman, responsible for daily operations, team supervision, work assignment, scheduling, workflow, and operating costs. The role involves working with Manufacturing Engineering on complex mechanical problems, dispositions, repair methodologies, and data analysis. It also includes assisting in personnel assignment for Aerospace Systems computer-aided measurement tasks, training personnel on Computer Aided Metrology Systems (C.A.M.S.), and assisting in certification testing.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead the Advanced Measurement Systems group!
  2. responsible for daily operations of a team or work unit (direct supervision of the staff, assignment of work, schedules, day to day workflow, and operating costs).
  3. work with Manufacturing Engineering in developing solutions to highly complex mechanical problems, for dispositions and best methodology to make repairs, and to analyze and advise on data results.
  4. assist in the assignment of personnel to support all Aerospace Systems computer aided measurement tasks, advise and train personnel in the usage of Computer Aided Metrology Systems (C.A.M.S.) through on the job training and classroom time, and assist in certification testing.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor Degree and 5 years of experience which includes at least 2 years of experience with assorted Computer-Aided Measurement Systems (C.A.M.S.) and/or Laser Tracking Interferometer or non-Interferometer Systems (FARO-LEICA-API) or High School Diploma and 9 years of experience which includes at least 2 years of experience with assorted Computer-Aided Measurement Systems (C.A.M.S.) and/or Laser Tracking Interferometer or non-Interferometer Systems (FARO-LEICA-API)
  • 2 years of experience in a lead/leadership role
  • familiar with multiple computer aided metrology systems such as laser trackers, articulated arms, scanners 6DoF (Six Degree of Freedom) etc.
  • Experience in data collection for the Validation/Verification of Tooling and Production Engineering.
  • Coordination with Manufacturing. Engineering, Quality, and Tool Design to interpret, analyze, and advise on the data results.
  • Ability to obtain DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance and Special Program Access is required.

Nice to have

  • Experience in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Experience with inspection, maintenance/repair, testing and optical and mechanical alignment/adjustment of laser modules and laser tracking systems.
  • Experience with calibration/compensation of instrument to ensure quality measurements.
  • Experience with computer aided graphic interfaces (Verisurf X, SA and Maya matrix, Build!IT, Polyworks).
  • Experience with assembly tooling and/or composite tooling.
  • Knowledge of Theodolite systems, Photogrammetric laser radar systems, laser scanning systems and articulating arms.
  • Ability to communicate/interface with multiple levels, such as Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Tool Design to interpret, analyze, and advise on the data results.
  • Experience in 3D modeling systems (CATIA UG, V5, R22).
  • Experience in reverse engineering and model building from collected data
  • Ability to implement Lean Thinking in the operations and documentation of Computer-Aided Measurement Systems (C.A.M.S.).
  • Working knowledge of schedules, day to day workflow, and operating costs
  • Full working knowledge of procedures and practices.

What the JD emphasized

  • Must be familiar with multiple computer aided metrology systems such as laser trackers, articulated arms, scanners 6DoF (Six Degree of Freedom) etc.
  • Experience in data collection for the Validation/Verification of Tooling and Production Engineering.
  • Ability to obtain DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance and Special Program Access is required.