Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is currently seeking a Manager Engineering Sciences 1 for our Elkton, Maryland location.
The Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) location in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY, Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns. You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line. Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal can be explored by boat or by land. Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the C&D Canal where ships from around the globe cruise.
Roles and Responsibilities
Inspection Roles and Responsibilities

Responsible for managing the Specialized Inspection Team

* Provides guidance to the Specialized Inspection team, ensuring products and services meet the highest standards in accordance with the NG Quality Management System

* Ensures the inspection tools, equipment and process control documents adhere to NG quality standard

* Works with cross functional management to support the manufacturing and testing of product

* Able to identify and resolve quality related issues expeditiously and proficiently

* Drive continual improvement though Lean Manufacturing principles

Calibration Roles and Responsibilities

Responsible for managing the Calibration Lab

* Provides guidance to the Calibration Team

* Supports maintaining the calibration, verification, and certification of inspection, measurement, and test equipment

* Responsible for developing and improving calibration processes for load cells, pressure transducers and electrical test equipment

* Manages the creation, review, approval and execution of calibration procedures

* Ensures calibration records are completed and monitored for accuracy and completeness

* Communicates with the Specialized Inspection Team and Calibration Team on a regular basis to ensure the adherence to Northrop Grumman's Values and Leadership Behaviors

Success in this role will require sound judgment, innovative thinking and excellent interpersonal/management skills to plan, motivate and accomplish goals through your staff.
Basic Qualifications:

BA + Five years exp; MA + 3 years' experience in an inspection and/or calibration role. A minimum of 9 years' experience required in lieu of a degree

* Ability to effectively lead a diverse group of workers while exemplifying Northrop Grumman Leadership Behaviors.

* Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands

* Strong communication, coordination, and organizational abilities

* Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance which requires U.S citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

Active DoD Secret Clearance

* Associate Degree, BS Degree in STEM highly preferred.

* Knowledge processing steps, process flows and associated environmental health and safety requirements

* Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, Solumina CostPoint or similar systems and related computer skills

* Quality related certifications such as Certified Quality Inspector (CQI)

* Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt certification

* Previous management experience

This position falls under a Federal Explosives License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for this location. Candidates hired into this role will be required to complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval to be a possessor.
Salary Range: *$93,100 - $139,700
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.