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About this Sr Principal Manufacturing Engineer role at Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman · Onsite · United States-Unknown
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 50% 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.

The Sr Principal Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for directing and managing all cost, schedule and technical performance requirements that are levied on the subcontractor or the product family and is required to ensure performance and support of program execution. The Sr Principal Manufacturing Engineer acts as the main focal point to the subcontractor; briefs executive management and program on the status and issues affecting performance or cost; and conducts program reviews with the subcontractor and program office. A Sr Principal Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for oversight of the manufacturing operations of suppliers as well as building and maintaining vendor performance, proactive supplier management planning, and coordinating efforts to keep production moving to assist the programs in meeting their cost, schedule, and technical objectives. The Sr Principal Manufacturing Engineer makes decisions affecting the performance of the subcontractor. Establishes milestone objectives and manages performance to committed schedules and contractual specifications. The Sr Principal Manufacturing Engineer will be the lead for the planning, procurement and execution of key strategic subcontract suppliers.  This position will be remote supporting the Annapolis site with travel up to 50%.

 

Responsibilities / Accountabilities:

 

 

 

Collaborate with functional teams composed of engineers, quality and procurement personnel to support suppliers

 

 

 

Defines scope requirements for each product or service to be procured and ensures alignment of content and supplier capabilities

 

 

 

Defines and manages cost and schedule targets to achieve program and business objectives

 

 

 

Performs as the total integrated product team (IPT) lead for key subcontract suppliers and the associated subcontractor procurements

 

 

 

Determines the risk basis and value for the procured products and manages mitigation plans

 

 

 

Coordinates/leads all supplier design, manufacturing, and program reviews, including the necessary levels of NGMS participation

 

 

 

Ensures supplier compliance with all elements of the SOW and subcontract

 

 

 

Ensures recovery plans are put in place for any / all erosion to schedule milestones

 

 

 

#MPR

 

#GSCCMP

 

 

 

Basic Qualifications:

 

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience in supply chain/ procurement, program management, or engineering OR Masters degree and a minimum of 6 years of experience in supply chain/ procurement, program management, or engineering

 

Experience performing monthly earned value and risk and opportunity management for assigned programs

 

Experience in leading and managing projects to cost, performance, and schedule requirements

 

Experience conferring with Design, Quality, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing, and Global Supply Chain to provide and obtain technical solutions

 

Experience in investigating reports of defective, damaged or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment or systems

 

US Citizenship

 

Ability to obtain and maintain a secret government clearance

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

Experience in major subcontractor management

 

Experience understanding of specifications, drawings & supplier statements of work (SOWs)

 

Experience managing technical specifications, drawings and manufacturing process instructions

 

Experience in the use of SAP

 

Masters Degree in a Business or Technical field

 

Secret Security Clearance, in scope

Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

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.
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How this Manufacturing Engineer salary compares

This role pays $146,900/yr — in line with the typical range for Manufacturing Engineer roles.

$79,500 median $123,600 $183,046

Typical range $99,850–$155,699/yr, from 1,355 comparable Manufacturing Engineer listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Manufacturing Engineer salary insights →

About Northrop Grumman

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

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