Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 - 16282

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Roy, UT +1 · Mechanical

Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 role at Northrop Grumman in Roy, UT, focusing on the mechanical design of the Guidance Computer within the GN&C section of Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Design Engineering. The role involves 20% functional management and 80% technical leadership, requiring a Secret security clearance and experience with Printed Wiring Boards (PWBs) and Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) for military applications.

What you'd actually do

  1. 20% functional homeroom management and 80% Guidance Computer Mechanical Lead, overseeing the mechanical design of the Guidance Computer (GC) within the GN&C section of SDS Design Engineering (FS BU).

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 8 years of related experience, or 6 years of related experience with Master's degree in a STEM discipline
  • Must have an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope.
  • At least 1 year of Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience, demonstrated ability to identify and track program risks and opportunities, and financial proficiency with EVMS (or a similar cost and schedule management system)
  • Minimal experience or general knowledge with the design of Printed Wiring Boards (PWBs) and Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) for military applications

Nice to have

  • Minimum of 1 year experience leading a project and/or driving performance against cost and schedule.
  • Experience with the manufacturing of electronic systems
  • Demonstrated understanding of Lean, Agile or Six Sigma Tools.
  • Experience with specific tools available for Subcontract management associated with the terms and conditions of the Subcontract (Award Fee/incentive fee flow downs, supplier assessment/evaluation, Corrective Action Requests, Letters of Concern, etc.)
  • Experience in early design phases, to include conceptual studies, analysis of alternatives, feasibility studies, or preliminary system-level design
  • Project / Program Management skills (proposal creation, development and adherence to master plans and schedules, budget tracking, risk and opportunity management)
  • Experience with the application of Parts, Materials, and Processes (PMP) controls for high reliability military applications Experience managing and leading a team of engineers
  • Proficiency with mechanical engineering design and CAD tools like Siemens NX
  • Experience with product lifecycle management tools i.e. Siemens Teamcenter PLM

What the JD emphasized

  • Secret security clearance
  • Must have an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope.