Manager Engineering Packaging 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE : Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE : Secret

TRAVEL : Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

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 Aeronautics Systems Global Supply Chain (GSC), Goods Movement & Logistics (GM&L) has an opening for a Manager, Engineering Packaging 1 , to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. This position will be located onsite in Palmdale, CA , and will include management oversight of personnel in geographically separated locations in the United States.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9 / 80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing : upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise : holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success : operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer : setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

This position will report to the GSC Aeronautics Systems Sector Logistics Packaging, Handling, Storage, & Transportability (PHS&T) Senior Manager and will be responsible for developing and maintaining innovative packaging solutions in support of all programs and sites across the sector, such as specialized containers, pallets, material handling devices, shipping fixtures, shadow boards, and parts protection devices. Job duties will encompass leadership in determining packaging specifications according to the nature of various products, cost limitations, quality & legal requirements, and the type of protection required, considering need for resistance to such external variables as moisture, corrosive chemicals, temperature variations, light heat, rough handling, and tampering. Packaging solutions will include documentation management and an understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Job Responsibilities :

Oversee a team of engineers and other technical personnel that design packaging & material handling solutions to ensure safe storage, movement, and transport of items to end destinations.

Lead individual contributors who are responsible for supporting all sites, programs, product line goals, and objectives through accurate reporting and problem-resolution methodologies.

Conduct briefings and participate in program / homeroom meetings with internal and / or external representatives concerning material, manufacturing, programmatic risks, and constraints.

Interface with manufacturing supervision and site leadership to support program / site needs and process improvements initiatives.

Create Basis of Estimates (BOEs) in support of Program proposal efforts that are aligned with PHS&T’s statement of work and meeting cost, schedule, delivery, and affordability goals as it pertains to business objectives.

Lead departmental root cause corrective action processes (RCCAs) as appropriate.

Ensure employees adhere to departmental and supporting function’s Principles and Operating Practices.

Provide mentorship, coaching, and succession planning to ensure leadership readiness within the organization, training and guiding employees to ensure alignment with Northrop Grumman Leadership Values and Behaviors.

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years of relevant experience including, packaging engineering, manufacturing engineering, and / or supply chain; OR a Master’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience including, packaging engineering, manufacturing engineering, and / or supply chain OR a High School diploma with 8 years of relevant experience including, packaging engineering, manufacturing engineering, and / or supply chain.

Minimum of 2 years of experience leading a team, process, and / or projects.

Experience working with suppliers and procurement.

Experience in managing the implementation and delivery of engineering solutions in support of Government customers.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level clearance and Program Special Access within a reasonable amount of time after hired date, as determined by the Company to meet its business requirements.

Preferred Qualifications :

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline.

Knowledge of 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) & International Air Transport Association (IATA) requirements.

Knowledge of design techniques & principles utilizing 3D / 2D Computer-Aided Design (CAD), CATIA, NX, or similar software within aerospace and / or other similar industrial industries.

Detailed understanding of various methods of parts protection and shipment of equipment via land, air, & sea.

Active DoD Secret level clearance with Special Program Access.

Primary Level Salary Range : $121,000.00 - $181,600.00

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 candidate's experience, education, skills and current market 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http : / / www.northropgrumman.com / EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.