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Principal/Sr Principal Technical Services Project Manager (VSET) - Corinne, Utah

Company/Organization: Northrop Grumman

Position: Management

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 10/22/2024 1:46:21 PM

Description:

Requisition ID: R10172714

• Category: Program Management
• Location: Corinne, Utah, United States of America
• Clearance Type: None
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: Days (United States of America)
• Travel Required: No
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman, Propulsion Systems, is currently seeking a Principal/Sr Principal Technical Services Project Management to function as a Value Stream Element Team Leader (VSET) to provide leadership to our team at our Promontory, UT facility for multiple programs. In this position, the engineer would lead testing and research activities for programs in various phases of the program life cycle.

Role description Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Test Engineering Senior Manager, this position is responsible to lead all activities associated with a product family within the value stream.

The VSET Lead is responsible for delivering a product family through overall ownership and accountability of that product’s value stream element including: acceptance of requirements, product and process design, planning generation, product manufacture, inspection, acceptance, testing and delivery to the downstream customer to meet cost and schedule requirements. 

Works closely with the functional organizations (e.g. design, S MA, process engineering, supply chain and operations) to effectively and efficiently staff the team as required. Manages and ensures effective concurrent engineering through the oversight and integration of all engineering and processing disciplines. Requests, acquires and manages resources within a matrix organization as necessary to accomplish the goals of the value stream.

The VSET leader is responsible for total team performance and works closely with the program office and plant functional organizations to accomplish program and company goals.

The VSET leader’s primary focus is the design, manufacture and testing of a defect free, highest value product that satisfies every customer requirement by focusing on and effectively integrating all elements and disciplines of the associated value stream. Special attention must be given to lessons learned that could affect or be applicable to multiple programs and processes.

The VSET leader’s responsibilities include:

• All design, reliability, safety, performance, cost and schedule requirements.

• The safety of personnel, facilities and product through the development and manufacturing lifecycle.

• Produced and procured designs, processes, suppliers, materials, facilities, inspection plans, tooling, etc.

• Managing financial performance of the value stream and its functional organizations. This includes tracking, reviewing and approval of change requests as needed for submittal to the Program Office.

• Initiate and lead value enhancement and waste elimination efforts for all aspects of the component value stream utilizing lean principles for continuous improvement.

• Work closely with other VSET leaders to ensure strong communication and collaboration is maintained.

• Currently possess or must be able to obtain Secret security clearance.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (aerospace, chemical, electrical, mechanical, material sciences engineering, or physics) required.  An advanced degree in engineering is preferred

  • BS with 5 years’ experience

  • MS with 3 years’ experience

• Position may be filled at a higher level requiring:

  • BS with 8 years’ experience

  • MS with 6 years’ experience

• Experience in engineering, program management, production, safety and/or mission assurance roles where the candidate has developed a well-rounded background and understanding of our business and the product lifecycle

Salary Range: $92,600 - $139,000
Salary Range 2: $114,900 - $172,300
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 candidates 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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