Mechanical Engineering Manager 2
Onsite
Northridge, CA, United States
Northridge, CA, United States
Posted 15 days ago
Job Details
At 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.Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Northridge, CA is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 to support various programs within the Advanced Weapons Business Unit. This will be 100% on-site.Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Hardware Engineering, the Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 will be responsible for supporting the implementation of strategic goals and objectives as applicable to Mechanical Engineering to support overall business unit objectives. The role will ensure mechanical engineering projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with the organization's established policies and procedures. Success in this role will reflect extensive experience and judgment in order to plan and accomplish goals.This position requires the selected candidate to work on-site in Northridge, CA. Telework is not available for this position. Some relocation assistance, while not guaranteed, may be available. Key responsibilities include:
- Manage a department of 50+ Mechanical Design and Analysis Engineers including 3 subordinate managers.
- Work with Engineering Leadership, Peer Managers and Program Management to ensure programs are adequately and appropriately staffed.
- Act as an advisor to subordinate managers and staff members to meet schedules or resolve technical or operational problems.
- Coach and develop staff by providing an environment that encourages ongoing professional growth. Ensure staff receives the appropriate training and skill development opportunities to be successful in their roles.
- Participate in mechanical engineering process improvement initiatives to ensure alignment of operations initiatives.
- Provide resources for proposals; participate in proposal writing as needed.
- Develop and administer budgets and standards of performance.
- Perform reviews of department work products (e.g., technical reports, drawings, basis of estimates, etc.) for completeness.
- Participate in Peer Reviews and Major Design Reviews.
- Support the Business Unit's initiative to move to Model Based Engineering.
- Bachelor's degree with 9+ years experience in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a MS with 7+ years of experience.
- Demonstrated experience directly leading a team of engineering managers and mechanical engineers.
- Experience writing processes for Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience using CAD tools and PLM systems.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
- Masters Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Experience selecting and working with materials for high temperature applications.
- Experience in program leadership.
- Experience working in the Defense Industry.
- Experience estimating tasking and writing Basis of Estimates for Proposals.
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