Manager Hardware Engineering, Materials & Processes

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Requisition ID: RCategory: EngineeringLocation: Baltimore, MD, USACitizenship Required: United States CitizenshipClearance Type: SecretTelecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this positionShift: 1st Shift (United States of America)Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be availablePositions Available: 1At 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.Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems Sector is seeking Functional Manager for our Materials and Processes Team and Lab, supporting the Mechanical Analysis Section of the Hardware Synergy department in Baltimore, MD. The manager will be responsible for both functional management and technical supervision. Materials applications are primarily for electronic sensor systems, in varying environments, including airborne, space, maritime and land based.Overview and Responsibilities:The manager will have a team of approximately 15 members, and is responsible for staffing plans, staff performance evaluation, goal planning, process improvement, roadmap development, and hiring to manage internal demand and skill attrition. The position will lead the team through positive changes as a champion for improvement and innovation.Employee engagement and development will be maintained through a combination of training, employee career coaching, mentoring, identification of stretch assignments, and engagement action planning.Ensures that the people, processes, and tools are in place to maintain program cost and schedule performance, while meeting program customer design requirements and supporting development of manufacturing processes.Responsible for ensuring representation at internal technical reviews and customer reviews, material analysis/test report approval, and management of materials and process specifications for NGMS.Lab management responsibilities include:material and capital equipment procurementmanaging preventative maintenance of equipmentcalibration of equipmentstaff training on equipmentadvancement and improvement of internal lab processesensuring compliance for internal requirements and auditslab cleanliness and presentationQualifications:Strong communications skills, and an ability to build and maintain relationships with direct staff, customers, and cross organization partners.Technical areas of proficiency for this team and those the manager should be familiar with include:metallurgy and metals joiningcorrosion and coatingsmaterials relating to electronic packagingpolymers, analytical chemistry, and bondingmagnetic ceramicsmaterial failure analysisBasic QualificationsApplicants should have either a degree in Materials Science/Engineering or a degree in a related physical science or engineering field combined with practical experience in Materials Science/Engineering.Candidates should possess a minimum of 9 years professional experience, or a Master's Degree with 7 years of professional experienceFamiliarity with materials science lab equipment use (e.g. SEM, mechanical testing, analytical chemistry, polymer characterization, and determination of magnetic and dielectric properties)Experience conducting failure analysesExperience leading small teams, and mentoring less experienced technical staffStrong leadership qualities, including excellent verbal and written communications , relationship building, and organizational skillsPropensity for advocating, or leading, change and process improvementAbility to obtain and maintain a Secret clearancePreferred QualificationsDemonstrated success leading a project, functional team or labExperience managing capital equipment, metrics and planningExperience with electronic assemblies and a demonstrated record of solving problems related to materials in electronic assembliesFamiliarity with industry and government specifications related to testing and performance of materialsExperience working with external suppliersExperience with additive manufacturingNorthrop 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 most positions."Salary Range: $128,400 USD - $192,600 USDEmployees 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 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 most positions.

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