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Job Description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manger Tool Die Making 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Tooling organization. This leadership role is located in Palmdale, CA.

The F-35 Assembly tooling and fabrication shop is looking for a Tool Die Making Manager 1. This manager would be responsible for overseeing day to day operations in the F-35 Assembly tooling and fabrication shop in Palmdale Ca the best candidate is responsible for overseeing current practices and procedures in the field, emphasizing a strong interest in new technological applications. They ensure tooling support for production transition and sustained efforts, with key responsibilities including:

Key Responsibilities:

• Establishing, maintaining, and improving processes/procedures to support program efforts.

• Promoting consistent tool sets & processes across the organization and program IPTs.

• Monitoring and managing risk items, promoting Lean, Knowledge Management, and process improvement initiatives.

• Supervising employees involved in daily operations of tool fabrication, building jigs and fixtures, and periodic tooling inspections.

• Management duties encompass personnel performance evaluation, merit planning, employee development, and EVMS utilization.

This will be a 2nd shift but must be willing to work any shift, 4/10 work schedule, 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 high school diploma/GED AND 5 years of related professional/military experience in manufacturing/aerospace/design/tooling/tool engineering, manufacturing engineering, integration and/or fabrication industries/experience

• Must have 1 year of prior management/leadership experience.

• Must have the ability to obtain DoD Secret security clearance (US Citizenship required) as well as the ability to obtain and maintain Program Special Access

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance

• Ability to read, interpret drawings, and navigate model-based definition software (Verisurf, Catia V5, CPLM, MES, Etc.).

• Bachelor's Degree

• Jig and Fixture or Machine Shop Experience strong background in assembly tooling, machine shop operations, welding, periodic tooling inspections, verification's, and reworks

• E xperience in assembly tooling, machine shop operations, welding, periodic tooling inspections, verifications, and reworks.

Salary Range: $104,600 - $156,800

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.

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 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 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 all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.