Mechanical Engineering Manager 1 (AHT)

Requisition ID: R10176318- Category: Engineering- Location: Northridge, California, United States of America- Clearance Type: Secret- Telecommute: No (Teleworking not available for this position)- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)- Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available- Positions 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. 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.Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Northridge, CA is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager 1 to lead the Production Design team in supporting various programs within the Advanced Weapons Business Unit. This role will be 100% on-site on a 9/80 schedule.Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Department Head, the Mechanical Engineering Manager 1 will be responsible for supporting the implementation of strategic goals and objectives as applicable to Production Design to support overall business unit objectives. The role will ensure mechanical engineering projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with the organization's established policies and procedures.Key responsibilities include:Manage a department of 10+ Design Engineers.Own mechanical design efforts on AARGM and AARGM-ER programs.Work with Mechanical Engineering Department Head and Program Management to ensure programs are adequately staffed.Act as an advisor to staff members to meet schedules or resolve technical or operational problems.Coach and develop staff by providing an environment that encourages ongoing professional growth.Participate in mechanical engineering process improvement initiatives.Provide resources for proposals; participate in proposal writing as needed.Develop and administer budgets and standards of performance.Perform reviews of department work products (e.g., technical reports, drawings, basis of estimates, etc.) for completeness.Participate in Peer Reviews and Major Design Reviews.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a MS with 3+ years of experience.Demonstrated experience in leading personnel.Experience writing processes for Mechanical Engineering.Experience using CAD tools and PLM systems.Knowledge of ASME Drawing Standards.Experience completing tolerance stack-up analysis.Must be able to obtain a US Gov't Secret clearance; US citizenship is required.Preferred Qualifications:Masters Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.Experience selecting and working with materials for high temperature applications.Experience working production programs for DoD.Experience working in Teamcenter PLM.Experience in program leadership.Experience estimating tasking and writing Basis of Estimates for Proposals.Salary Range: $115,000 - $172,600. The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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