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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a **Manager Tool & Die Making 1** to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals within our Production organization. This leadership role is located onsite in **Iuka, MS.**

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule 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.

•Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. **_We do the right thing:_** upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. **_We do what we promise:_** holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. **_We commit to shared success:_** operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, **_We pioneer:_** setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.”

Responsibilities:

Has overall responsibility for execution of safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives, along with employee engagement for the Quality Assurance laser tracker inspection team.

Strong focus on safe work environment, Zero Defects, and continuous Improvement activities.

Manages both the strategic and short-term tactical activities of the work area.

Optimizes inspection flow and production rates to meet customer demands, improve inventory turns and drive month over month cost improvement.

Responsible for proactive resource management to mitigate production schedule risks.

Support a work environment characterized by employee involvement and participative management to encourage the highest

level of employee commitment and cooperation.

Manage inspection team staffing levels to support customer requirements while maintaining efficient operations.

Promptly responds to technical issues that arise on the production floor utilizing work instructions, design documents, and specifications.

Basic Qualifications:

+ High School Diploma or equivalent GED (education will be verified) and a minimum of 4 years of manufacturing experience

+ Minimum of 3 years of metrology experience

+ Demonstrated strong technical skills related to computer aided metrology systems such as laser trackers, articulated arms, etc.

+ Experience with Spatial Analysis, Polyworks or Verisurf Software

+ Technical strengths in composite processing. operations, and inspection

+ Must be familiar with standard mechanical Inspection techniques and tools

+ Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance and special program access clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

An active (In-scope) DoD Secret security clearance last Investigated within 5 ½ years.

Efficient at MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other office systems

Capable of verifying, updating, and flow down of department procedures for

technical adequacy

Capable of conducting laser tracker inspections for the acceptance of parts

and document the results

Strong coursework in Math (Geometry & Trigonometry)

Experience or training of GO& T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)

Experience and familiarity with assembly tooling and/or Inspection requirements of composite parts/materials

Ability to communicate/interface with multiple levels, such as Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Tool Design to interpret. analyze, and advise on the data/inspection results.

Strong Interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a team

Excellent communication skills are required

Self-starter and ability to work through an Issue to closure

Preference will be given to individuals already accessed to Special Access Program

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,800.00 - $131,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.