Manager Tool Die Making 2

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manger Tool Die Making 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Tooling organization. This leadership role is located in Palmdale, CA.

The Manager Tool Die Making 2 will be responsible for managing AEO (Aircraft Equipment Expeditors) across multiple programs. They will develop technical automated tooling/AEO statement of work. The selected candidate will ensure that projects/designs are completed on schedule and within budget including management of their indirect budget. The selected candidate will ensure tooling/automation support of build/maintenance for production transition and sustained efforts. In addition, the selected candidate will establish, maintain, and improves processes/procedures to support program efforts by collaborating with other Aeronautics Systems Sector Tooling Management, which will include the following responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a group of 10 to 15 hourly non-exempt employees and/or level 1 mangers
• Manage and coordinate tool activities with other programs to ensure appropriate staffing/de-staffing actions are developed and executed
• Own responsibility for program and technical performance while providing objective-oriented direction to hard lined or dotted line reporting personnel, utilizing management guidelines & general policies.
• Monitor and manage risk items to ensure mitigating actions are effective and timely
• Promote Lean, Knowledge Management, and other process improvement initiatives as well as sharing of lessons learned and best practices throughout the organization
• Manage the following: personnel performance evaluation, merit planning, employee development, and utilization of EVMS to manage direct costs

This position will be a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, 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:

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree AND 5 years of related professional/military experience in manufacturing/aerospace/design/tooling/tool engineering, manufacturing engineering, integration and/or fabrication industries/experience
• Must have 2 year of prior management/leadership experience.
• Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance (US Citizenship required) as well as the ability to obtain and maintain Program Special Access
• Must be available to work any shift

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (STEM)
• Special Program Access
• Experience working with CribMaster or similar
• Previous Supervisory and Management experience in managing large projects, with an emphasis on tooling, manufacturing, assembly lines, and implementing technology into a production environment
• Aerospace or Aviation Industry experience managing tool fabrication organizations & tool fabrication shops, & material procurement
• Candidates should have strong Project Management, Microsoft Office tools, Communication, and Presentation Skills

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.