Requisition ID: R10188862- Category: Engineering
- Location: Plymouth, Minnesota, United States of America
- Clearance Type: Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 25 of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
- Positions Available: 1
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is currently seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to support our Armament Systems Business Unit in our Plymouth, MN offices.
Description of Position
The manager of the Product Development Complex (PDC) oversees a team of 40+ members working in various labs and production areas, including rapid prototyping, testing, and manufacturing. The role involves managing budgets, equipment, processes, training, and long-term planning. Reporting to the director of system engineering, the manager is supported by first and second-level managers and is responsible for the overall functioning and development of the complex.
Responsibilities of Position
- Effectively lead a diverse team of managers, engineers, and technicians in a dynamic product development environment.
- Drive Team technical excellence within the PDC.
- Balance PDC group workload and staffing requirements to meet current and future program needs.
- Coach direct reports in the areas of career development, performance, and teamwork. Provide training and development opportunities. Provide continual feedback and hold mid-year and end-of-year performance communications.
- Have experience with fast paced agile team engagement on multiple programs.
- Maintain a “learning organization” where each team member is expected to teach and learn.
- Plan, execute and manage department budget
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree plus 9 years of experience, or Master’s degree plus 7 years of experience, or a PhD plus 4 years of experience.
- Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering discipline is highly desired.
- 6 years of Engineering experience in both product development and production environments.
- Previous Team management and/or Integrated Product Team (IPT) leadership experience.
- Must be a US Citizen and able to acquire a DoD Secret Security Clearance
- Excellent communication skills
- Production/Development of defense products including technical, manufacturing, cost, and schedule aspects.
- Experience working with customer engineering (U S Government), vendors and subcontractors.
- Proven track record of working with individuals, as well as teams, at various levels and disciplines.
- Department team leadership, supervisory, and/or people management experience.
Salary Range: $162,300 - $243,500
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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
