Controls Engineering Manager 1

Northrop Grumman, Space Systems, is currently seeking a Controls Engineering Manager 1 to support our Process Controls Engineering team at the Clearfield Utah facility and Copper Crossing facility.

The selected candidate will support the Case Value Stream in Clearfield Utah.

Specific Management Responsibilities:

• Lead and motivate a diverse Controls Engineering team (up to 4 Engineers)

• Guideline ratio 70% Engineering work 30% Managerial work

• Provide project and technical oversight for activities performed by the Controls group.

• Uphold engineering principles of ethics and integrity, and Northrop Grumman values.

• Recruiting and retention

• Mentor and provide career guidance and goal-setting

• Performance evaluations

• Policy dissemination

• Employee inclusion and engagement

• Staffing, workload planning/forecasting and time charge approvals

• Active in cross plant alignment

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or other closely related technical degree, plus 5+ years of experience in Controls Engineering.

• A desire to support and improve Manufacturing processes

Basic Qualifications:

• Creative self starter that takes initiative to complete tasks and assignments with minimal supervision

• Excellent problem-solving skills with strong oral and written communication skills

• Detail oriented with excellent follow up ability

• Capable of using flow charts to program and troubleshoot

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing is a plus

• Strong inter-personal and Customer Service Skills

• Intelligent and curious – ready to learn and grow in an exciting field

• Design & support software solutions for manufacturing processes

• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Ensure compliance with cyber security requirements governed by DOD and NIST

• Continuously improve manufacturing processes

• Perform cause and corrective action activities to permanently eliminate defects

• Follow company software development lifecycle

• Work Closely with Infrastructure

• Contribute to programming standards and best practice

Preferred Qualifications:

• Programming

  • ThingWorx (JavaScript)

  • LabView

  • C#

  • Allen Bradley Logix 5000 / Studio

  • Allen Bradley FTVS HMI

  • Beckhoff PLC

  • Python

  • FANUC robot programming

• Hardware

  • Excellent knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC platform(s)

  • Knowledge of basic sensors, contactors, relays, VFD, Servo, etc…

  • Knowledge of Beckhoff PLC platform(s)

• Networking skills

  • VLAN

  • Firewall rules

  • Troubleshooting

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.