Process Engineer (VSET)

At 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.

Propulsion Systems is currently seeking an experienced Value Stream Element Team (VSET) Leader for Propulsion Systems Manufacturing and Development of Case Products at our Freeport Center facilities in Clearfield, Utah.

Role description & Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Case Value Stream Director (VSO), leads a specific element or product family within a value stream.  Is responsible for delivering a product family through overall ownership and accountability of that product’s value stream team including: acceptance of requirements, material acceptance, product and process design, planning generation, product manufacture, inspection, acceptance and delivery to the downstream customer to meet cost and schedule requirements.

Works closely with the functional organizations (e.g. design, safety and mission assurance, process engineering, supply chain and operations) to effectively and efficiently staff the team as required.  Manages and ensures effective concurrent engineering through the oversight and integration of all engineering and processing disciplines.  Requests, acquires and manages resources within a matrix organization as necessary to accomplish the goals of the value stream.  Closely interfaces with program managers to insure we meet their needs and the needs of their customers.

The VSET leader is responsible for total team performance and works closely with the program office and plant functional organizations to accomplish program and company goals.

The VSET leader’s primary focus is the design and manufacture of a defect free, highest value product that satisfies every customer requirement by focusing on and effectively integrating all elements and disciplines of the associated value stream.

Job Duties: 

•All design, reliability, safety, performance, cost and schedule requirements.

•The safety of personnel, facilities and product through the development and manufacturing lifecycle.

•Produced and procured designs, processes, suppliers, materials, facilities, inspection plans, tooling, etc.

•Manage financial performance of the value stream and its functional organizations.  This includes developing the scope tracking, reviewing and approval of PCR’s as needed for submittal to the Program Office.

•Initiate and lead value enhancement and waste elimination efforts for all aspects of the value stream utilizing lean principles for continuous improvement.

Job Requirements/Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in related engineering, engineering technology discipline – advanced degree in engineering and/or business management a plus with 5 years’ experience with Bachelor degree of 3 years’ experience with Masters degree.

• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and coordination across multiple Value Streams, sites, and customers to successfully execute program objectives on multiple programs

• Prefer 5 or more years’ experience in engineering, program management, production, Supply Chain, Safety and/or mission assurance roles where the candidate has developed a well-rounded background and understanding of our business and the product lifecycle

Salary Range: $90,400 USD - $135,600 USD

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

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