Job Responsibilities

Establish vision for a merged Configuration Management team and execute the vision while minimizing cost impacts.

* Review and analyze released engineering change data and coordinate changes to engineering documents with engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and engineering data control activities.

* Examine data related to engineering changes requests, engineering drawing changes, drawing first pass yield and associated processing time and provide recommendations for continuous improvements.

* Participate in the coordination and administration of assigned configuration management activities relative to identification, control, and accounting for systems and/or equipment in accordance with contractual requirements. Ensure customer requirements implemented and review change accounting activity to ensure compliance with configuration management policies.

* Chair the execution of change management, Engineering Review Boards, and Change Control Boards including design drawings, engineering changes and notices, and planning/conducting design audits.

* Work closely with contracts, program management, systems engineers, production planners, quality managers and representatives, draftsmen and design/manufacturing engineers in a concurrent engineering environment.

* Administer and maintain Configuration Management plans, processes, and policies.

* Lead decisions on types of changes.

* Support Program Management team and submits back to Contracts and customer

* Prepare for and conduct both internal and customer major configuration audits

* Manage release cycles for Drawings, models and Configured documents and administer changes.

* Track configuration metrics

Work with Contracts to audit and validate Program configuration

* Manage resources within the CM Group - Own requisition process, manage direct labor yield (DLY) and training, and allocate resources as required to planned and unplanned program activities. Conduct regularly scheduled 1:1's, performance reviews, mentoring and provide/support development opportunities for direct reports; provide technical oversight of functional activities.

Standardize and improve Processes within CM Group - Drive Continuous Improvement (CI) for the configuration process focused on mistake proofing, reduction of Waste and reduced cycle times. Implement changes and improvements to Configuration and Change Management Systems across diverse organizations and product lines.

Basic Qualifications

BS in Engineering and 5 years of related configuration management experience or MS in Engineering and 3 years of Experience. Ten years of related experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

* 5+ years experience utilizing a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software system, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and database experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.

* Understanding of LEAN and Continuous Improvement principles.

* Experience managing design drawings, engineering changes and design/configuration audits

* Ability to read and understand drawings of piece parts and structure assemblies.

* Progressive experience in managing Change Control Board process and supporting Engineering Change Boards and Change Control Boards (CCB's)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Teamcenter, Enovia, Windchill, and/or Costpoint is a plus.

* Ability to influence diverse groups is a key attribute for success.

* Fully proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) & Adobe Acrobat.

* High Excel skill level, create graphs that best reveal results.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills.

* Ability to multitask, prioritize, adhere to written procedures, and experience with AS9100 or ISO9001 requirements, standards, and compliance issues.

* Strong attention to detail.

* Excels in a team environment.

* Initiative, self-starter, adaptable, and high motivation for excellence.

* Ability to work under limited supervision.

* Ability to work with individuals at all levels including management, peers, and outside customers.

Salary Range: $104,600 - $156,800
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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.