Mechanical Engineering Manager 2

1 week ago

Sunshine Coast Regional District, Australia Northrop Grumman Full time US$135,800 - US$203,600
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.

We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Manager Mechanical Engineering 2 to join our Missile Products team in Plymouth, MN. This position reports to the Design Engineering Manager 3 for the Missile Products, Fuze and Warheads business area.   

Job Summary:

As an Engineering Manager in the Fuze & Warheads Development Group, you will be responsible for the mechanical design function and may also function as a technical lead, technical contributor, or technical consultant on various projects. You will be responsible for growing and managing a design team, processes, and tools as well as directing and/or working with other engineers, technicians, functional managers, program managers and administrative personnel to accomplish your objectives. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Lead a team that performs technical planning, system integration, and design in addition to failure analysis, build, test, and production sustainment support of components and assemblies of defense-related products.
  • Ensure the right people, processes, and tools are in place to meet the business needs
  • Oversee the supervision of day-to-day engineering activity and work products, expense management, workload management, and performance management process.
  • Identify, manage and grow the critical skills development process for the design team.
  • Identify and/or lead continuous improvement activities within the department.
  • Function as a key contributor on DoD development programs, managing assigned responsibilities and directing the work of other supervisors, engineers, technicians and administrative personnel to accomplish program goals.
  • Manage cost and schedule for assigned projects.
  • Prepare, review, and approve cost estimates and written or oral technical proposals.

Basic Qualifications:

  • BS degree in Engineering is required, preferably Mechanical or Aerospace.
  • Minimum of 8 years of directly related design experience.
  • 2+ years of project, program, or people leadership experience preferred.
  • Strong mechanical engineering skills and exposure to a manufacturing environment. 
  • Working knowledge of computer aided design (CAD) software, preferably CREO.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).
  • Familiar with Root Cause Analysis, Fault Trees and Design of Experiments.
  • Possess an understanding of finite element analysis codes for structural analysis of designs.
  • Strong leadership, influence, and project management skills.
  • Ability to network and negotiate at all levels within an organization to accomplish objectives.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Occasional travel (

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