The assignment includes responsibility for managing technical, schedule, cost, and resources across multiple programs and may include creating Processes for the standard tooling used by the technicians supporting manufacturing needs such as hand layup, power feed drilling, hand drilling, sealing, OML Shimming control, machining, painting, and assembly of composite parts. Iuka currently produces structures for Atlas, Antares, F-35 and other high-end related parts. Our Iuka facility employs about 580 people across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Support Services. The work we do affects our national security.
Responsibilities include the following:

Provide technical leadership and oversight of exempt engineering and non-exempt Standard Tooling Technicians of 10-15 employees.
* Support manufacturing with the appropriate resources to solve problems.
* Track department schedules, working to identify key parameters and metrics to increase efficiency and reduce program costs through technology or process creation / refinement.
* Plan manpower requirements, performing quarterly and annual performance reviews of staff.
* Develop Base of Estimates for yearly forecasting of budgets
* Ensure Team Creates and Maintain Process Work instructions.
* Ensures Standard Tooling Team performs tool accountability practices to include repair, maintenance, calibration and replenishment.
* Established Base of Estimates for Industrial Supply budgets for the programs based on delivery schedules.
* Establish Packages for yearly capital expenditures purchases.
* Ensures MPE and STS staffing levels are forecasted to meet the scaling requirements of production.
* Ensure budgets are forecasted for yearly calibration of tools and equipment.
* Ensures training is established for Manufacturing for processes or specialty equipment by the MPE team at the Profit Center level.
* Establish Procedures for calibration and Maintenance of standard tools across Manufacturing.
* Support the Employee Suggestion Program by Evaluation of suggestions.
* Support multiple shifts based on business need.
Our Manufacturing Process Engineering (MPE) and Standard Tooling Service (STS) organizations work across multiple programs, which are broken out by program and product families. You will guide your team to meet our customer needs and deliver quality products in a timely manner. Ownership and pride in work are important to our employees. Are you ready to lead and empower a team to succeed? We trust and empower our folks to make decisions affecting our daily work.
We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, educational assistance, 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.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 5 years of engineering experience, or a Master's degree and 3 years of engineering experience.
* 2 years experience leading teams or projects.
* Microsoft Office Suite Experience
* Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD clearance and Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time as required by the business.
Preferred Qualifications:

A Bachelors in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) field, or a Masters in a STEM field
* Active Secret DoD security clearance
* Active Program Access
* 5 years of demonstrated people leadership experience.
* Experience managing large scale budget forecasting, and scheduling based on Program needs.
* Demonstrated work experience leading diverse teams and building teams from the ground up.
* Working knowledge of composite manufacturing techniques
* Knowledge of continuous improvement
* Demonstrated broad skill set that is balanced between interpersonal, business and technical capabilities.
* Experience with cross-functional engagement and building relationships with internal and external customers.
What we offer:
At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer comprehensive benefits including competitive medical and dental options, a great 401K matching program, college education assistance, annual bonuses, 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees, and opportunities for career advancement across North America!
Salary Range: $102,600 - $154,000
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.