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Material Process Engineering Manager
Northrop Grumman. Lead a PM&P Material Process Engineering section within the SDS Design Engineering organization .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in PM&P Material Process Engineering, including cost account management, compliance with military standards, and effective stakeholder communication. Proven ability to lead teams, develop operational strategies, and mentor junior engineers in technical processes.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Cost Account Manager ExperiencePM&P Plans DevelopmentCompliance with MIL-STD-11991Siemens Teamcenter ProficiencyLeadership in Multi-Layered Teams
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Hard Skills
Electrical EngineeringMaterials EngineeringCost/Schedule Baselines DevelopmentTechnical Position Papers WritingProject ManagementFailure AnalysisManufacturability AssessmentProcess Feasibility EvaluationRisk Identification and MitigationSupplier Relationship Management
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationInfluencing OutcomesMentoringStakeholder Relationship BuildingTeam Leadership
Tools & Technologies
Siemens TeamcenterSharePointJIRAConfluenceMicrosoft Teams
Certifications & Qualifications
U.S. Government DoD Secret Security ClearanceSpecial Access Program (SAP) Approval
Industry Keywords
PM&P Material Process EngineeringICBM System DesignElectrical Parts ComplianceManufacturing StandardsCost Control
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead a PM&P Material Process Engineering section within the SDS Design Engineering organization
- Report to the SDS PM&P Design Engineering Department Manager
- Develop and maintain PM&P plans for design, development, production, testing, and sustainment
- Provide subject matter expertise during design reviews on material selection, process feasibility, manufacturability, cost-effective solutions, and compliance
- Manage supplier and subcontractor relationships, including product qualification, control, and delivery
- Chair the Program PM&P Control Board and present status, risks, and technical decisions to customers and senior leadership
- Identify cost and schedule risks, develop mitigation plans, and integrate EVM forecasts for programs typically exceeding $50M
- Author and present technical content for proposals, milestone reviews, and position papers
- Support bid-to-win activities with accurate cost and technical input
- Mentor and train junior engineers in electrical material selection, testing, failure analysis, and PM&P documentation
- Coordinate design, manufacturing, procurement, and quality assurance teams to resolve parts and materials challenges
- Define team operational strategies with program management and technical leaders
- Serve as Cost Account Manager for assigned scope on the PM&P Sentinel program
- Maintain cost/schedule baselines, support planning and budgeting, monitor performance, analyze variances, and develop corrective action plans
- Set team objectives and lead First Line Managers in meeting them
- Improve processes and optimize organizational procedures
- Identify and champion organizational changes
- Develop systemic approaches and strategies to solve ambiguous problems
- Build stakeholder relationships, communicate effectively, influence outcomes, and ensure accountability
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering and 8 years of experience; or Master of Science degree in one of these fields and 6 years of experience
- Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period
- Minimum 3 years of Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience, including development and maintenance of cost/schedule baselines
- Previous leadership experience to drive high-level strategy and lead multi-layered teams through large-scale departmental operations
- Experience interpreting and ensuring compliance with industry and/or military standards and specifications for electrical parts and materials
- Ability to tailor MIL-STD-11991 and MIL-STD-1568 requirements to program-specific needs
- Proficiency with Siemens Teamcenter or equivalent PLM system
- Experience with ICBM system design, manufacturing, or sustainment, or comparable systems
- Working knowledge of SharePoint, JIRA, Confluence, and Microsoft Teams
- Project management background focused on cost and schedule control
- Experience writing and defending technical position papers and interacting with Chief Engineers and Integrated Product Teams
- Familiarity with Agile and digital design environments
- Experience working with subcontractors and managing supplier interfaces
- U.S. citizenship required for positions with government clearance
Benefits
Comp & perks- Relocation assistance may be available
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
- 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
- Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus may be available
- Company paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan