Tool Design Manager 2

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Engineering Manager 2, Tool Design to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Tooling organization. This leadership role is located in Iuka, Mississippi.

Roles & Responsibilities:

The Engineering Manager 2 of Tool Design will be responsible for overall creation of model-based 2D and 3D drawings. The successful candidate must have a solid technical level understanding of NX and CATIA and working knowledge of engineering design and release processes and tools including a solid understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).  The candidate must also be skilled at conflict resolution and negotiation and work closely with multiple other Managers and Project Engineering organizations to provide quality products and services to our customers.

Job Duties:

• This manager will lead 10-15 Tool Designers, Engineers, and Technicians
• Provide leadership, direction, and management to a team of tool designers working in a primarily model-based (CAD) environment using the Siemens NX and CATIA CAD tools to prepare both 2D and 3D drawings and models
• Lead the organization in the execution of tactical objectives
• Assure that the organization is properly staffed, trained, and certified to meet current and future program demands
• Work closely with the Tool Engineering organization to provide excellent customer support as a shared services organization
• Engage with functional managers and individuals to ensure escalated roadblocks are removed, requirements and resources are defined and adequate, and that delivered products are technically compliant to internal, program and industry standards
• Integrate with Tool Engineering to ensure program commitments and on-time delivery of tooling designs are executed
• Develop technical excellence within the organization, build and foster teamwork, and encourage close cooperation with and across functional organizations
• Manage multiple program priorities on engineering deliverable and effectively lead the organization in meeting delivery to committed items
• Champion company values, including safety, inclusion and diversity, standard methods, and continuous improvement
• Drive technical excellence by upholding technical standards, identifying risks, and cultivating the development of new methods, tools, and capabilities
• Formulate personnel development plans, track progress, and evaluate performance to ensure challenge and growth
• Resolve conflicting needs in customer demands within and between organizations
• Hire talented individuals to contribute to the team
• Succession planning to support employee development or transition opportunities
• Perform resource planning and forecasting to meet the priorities, schedules, and budgets of multiple projects and programs
• Support new business opportunities (proposals, scope definition, BOEs, etc.)

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, 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.

As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 7 years’ engineering, project management, model-based design, simulation, or other related experience or a Master’s in a and 5 years’ engineering, model-based design, project management, simulation, or other related experience
• 2 years’ experience in a leadership/management capacity
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance and a Special Program Access clearance within a reasonable amount of time as required by the business.
• Microsoft Office Suite experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field (STEM)
• Active Secret DoD Clearance with the latest investigation within the last 5.5 years
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience with use or administration of NX, CATIA, and PMI
• Experience in design and/or analysis engineering, configuration management, and/or systems engineering
• 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
• Experience in Project Management
• Microsoft Project Experience

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 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 most positions.