Manager Tool Die Making 2

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.

Job Description

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

The Manager Tool Die Making 2 will be responsible for supervising employees involved in the fabrication of tools, building of jigs and fixtures, template and pattern making, and model building, and machine production fly-away hardware. In this role, the chosen candidate will support long-range plans and strategies to provide the most affordable Tooling products and services in the industry which will include the following responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintains tooling schedule and milestones to meet program master schedule objectives 
• Provide direction for employees utilizing management guidelines and general policies for with direct supervision of up to 15 employees in a manufacturing environment 
• The manager will be responsible for the supporting long-range plans and strategies to provide the most affordable Tooling products and services in the industry. 
• Identify and develop staffing/skills requirements, forecasts, and training plans 
• Manager will have Cost Account Manager (CAM) responsibility to program activities and will ensure compliance to EVMS for all direct & indirect budgets. 
• Delivering presentations to customers, executive management, and other program stakeholders 
• Encourages and provides direction for career development of employees, including educational options for highly motivated employees. 
• Responsible to collaborate with other Aeronautics Systems Sector Tooling Management to develop consistent process and procedures to help drive affordability and insure the deployment of best practices across the sector 

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule (on-site) 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.

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:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree AND 5 years of related professional/military experience in one or more areas: aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing, maintenance or related environment OR a Master's Degree AND 3 years; of related professional/ military experience in one or more areas: aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing, maintenance or related environment OR a High School Diploma AND 9 years of related professional/military experience in one or more areas: aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing, maintenance or related environment
• Must have 2 years of prior management/leadership experience.
• Ability to obtain and active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain PAR (Special Program Access)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree 
• Experience managing machine or fabrication shop.
• Experienced machine backgrou
• Leadership experience in aerospace or a related industry 
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and the ability to effectively communicate with various levels of leadership 

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Salary Range: $122,200 USD - $183,400 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/.

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.