PS2030 Chief Engineer

Northrop Grumman, Space Systems, is currently seeking a Technical Engineer 6 (Chief Engineer) to join SP 2030 Strategic Facilities organization. This position will be supporting the Propulsion Systems Division at our facility located in Utah.

We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals.  Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the missile defense industry.

As the 2030 Facilities Technical Lead for the four Utah Propulsion Systems locations (Promontory, Clearfield, Magna, Copper Crossing), you will oversee all technical guidance of the 2030 facilities strategy.  This includes facility, tooling and equipment proposals, project estimating, strategy approvals, facility, equipment and tooling contracting and total management of 2030 plan execution. 

Additional duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead technical 2030 strategy subject matter expert for total facility expansion and modification.  Responsible for 2030 strategy campus facilities (both owned and leased), new manufacturing equipment and tooling. 

• Lead facility equipment and tooling strategies, facility construction and modification relative to strategy expansion and modification efforts.  This will include projects related to additional plant capacity expansion, sustainability, digital transformation, etc.

• Advanced level of understanding of facility construction and general understanding of diverse engineering disciplines

• Advanced level of understanding of factory manufacturing equipment

• Responsible as facility technical lead on all projects assigned to the group

• Liaison contact with equivalent level managers and general contractor representatives concerning projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, or contractual clarifications

• Interprets, executes, and recommends modifications to engineering and contractor proposals and estimates

• Develop and administer budgets and standards of performance

• Conduct briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives

• Work is reviewed in terms of meeting the organizations objectives and schedules

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 14 years of related experience; OR a Master's degree and 12 years of related experience; OR 18 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree  

• Previous experience managing significant facilities and tooling projects, campus facility expansions and capital investment management.

• Leadership experience working in collaboration across multiple organizations, facility and tooling engineering and fabrication/construction support contracts, to include facility siting, external engineering contracts, construction, and/or customer relationships.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in all areas of Facilities Construction/Maintenance operations

• Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership

• Ability to develop and present material outside the immediate work function

• Proven positive impact on facility construction/modification efforts

• Proven financial, schedule, subcontract management, technical performance, and execution experience

• Experience supporting multiple different review teams

• Familiar with a variety of aerospace and/or similar industry production equipment and manufacturing facilities infrastructure

• Experience with CAD/3D design and/or ability to read and interpret blueprints

Position Benefits

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401K

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health and Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.