Structural Engineering Manager II

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Clearfield
Posted on: December 5, 2019

Job Description:

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. Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures. Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems Group in Clearfield, Utah is seeking an experienced Design Engineering Manager Functional Management of Design Team: Coaching, Mentoring, and Performance Evaluation. This includes working with each group member to set yearly goals and objectives, Monitor progress throughout the year, and complete formal year end evaluations. Identify training needs and coordinate group training activities. Staffing: Assemble and maintain high performing teams. Forecast staffing needs, manage staff levels to meet budget requirements and program needs. Work with other departments managers to identify resource sharing opportunities. Recruit new talent when needed: Write job descriptions, review applicants, and conduct phone and on-site interviews. Overhead Budget Management: Work with finance department to set overhead budget needs. Manage resources and staff to meet budget goals. Program Support: Primary responsibility is to support programs by providing resources. Other responsibilities may include budgeting and cost management (EVMS), project planning, and serving as a senior technical advisor. Business Development/Marketing: Support proposals with cost estimates, technical planning, and document writing. Support marketing activities with written and oral presentations. Provide input on business opportunities and strategy. Tools, Methods, and Procedures: Ensure that the team has the tools available to perform their jobs effectively and efficiently. Evaluate new software tools and changes to existing tools to meet program and department needs and requirements. Provide input on quantities of software licenses and identify ways to manage/reduce costs. Evaluate design and analysis methods and provide guidance on best practices and proper use. Maintain and create department procedures and best practices. Provide input on Management Directives concerning the Design and Analysis functions. Other requirements and skills: Ability to solve complex problems with efficient methods Strong understanding of the Design of composite structures: composite materials, laminates, sandwich structures, bonded and fastened joints (including dissimilar composite materials and composites to metals), manufacturing processes, and failure criteria and predictive methods - classical and numerical solutions. To meet program objectives, a focus on low cost manufacturable design solutions is essential. 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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. 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. Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures. Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems Group in Clearfield, Utah is seeking an experienced Design Engineering Manager Functional Management of Design Team: Coaching, Mentoring, and Performance Evaluation. This includes working with each group member to set yearly goals and objectives, Monitor progress throughout the year, and complete formal year end evaluations. Identify training needs and coordinate group training activities. Staffing: Assemble and maintain high performing teams. Forecast staffing needs, manage staff levels to meet budget requirements and program needs. Work with other departments managers to identify resource sharing opportunities. Recruit new talent when needed: Write job descriptions, review applicants, and conduct phone and on-site interviews. Overhead Budget Management: Work with finance department to set overhead budget needs. Manage resources and staff to meet budget goals. Program Support: Primary responsibility is to support programs by providing resources. Other responsibilities may include budgeting and cost management (EVMS), project planning, and serving as a senior technical advisor. Business Development/Marketing: Support proposals with cost estimates, technical planning, and document writing. Support marketing activities with written and oral presentations. Provide input on business opportunities and strategy. Tools, Methods, and Procedures: Ensure that the team has the tools available to perform their jobs effectively and efficiently. Evaluate new software tools and changes to existing tools to meet program and department needs and requirements. Provide input on quantities of software licenses and identify ways to manage/reduce costs. Evaluate design and analysis methods and provide guidance on best practices and proper use. Maintain and create department procedures and best practices. Provide input on Management Directives concerning the Design and Analysis functions. Other requirements and skills: Ability to solve complex problems with efficient methods Strong understanding of the Design of composite structures: composite materials, laminates, sandwich structures, bonded and fastened joints (including dissimilar composite materials and composites to metals), manufacturing processes, and failure criteria and predictive methods - classical and numerical solutions. To meet program objectives, a focus on low cost manufacturable design solutions is essential. 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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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