Establish and direct the implementation of standardized design engineering practices and tools across the SDS Division, incorporating consistent PLM systems and techniques across nationally dispersed teams and multiple subcontractor sites. Manage all aspects of process development, training, and technical resource development across mission/weapon system engineering, subsystem/component design, nuclear surety, and SDS-specific processes and enablers. Develop and nurture Strategic Program Partnerships with product/program leadership, facilitating collaborative solutions and integrating systems engineering priorities into the design process. - Life Insurance - Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions - Paid Time Off - Health & Wellness Resources - Employee Discounts This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 10 years of related experience or Masters Degree and 8 years of related experience Direct oversight of Mechanical Design and Analysis functions. Experience in developing and administering budgets and performance standards. Implementing technologies for production processes with efficient, sustainable outcomes. Experience in optimizing Common Product Lifecycle Management systems to drive Product Data Package / Analysis Data Product quality and release velocity. Master's degree or higher in Engineering or a related scientific discipline. Experience establishing a new organization function and/or leading a major change initiative. Active Top Secret clearance. Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and advanced design engineering/Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools. Prior experience interfacing with prime contractor site leads and USAF leadership personnel. Proven track record in leading performance tasks on schedule, within cost constraints, and achieving all requirements as a project lead, integrated program team member, or cost account manager. This role is ideal for an experienced leader who excels at balancing technical acuity with empowered team management, and who leverages data-driven tools to drive optimal business outcomes across design engineering operations and beyond. Primary Level Salary Range: $155,100.00 - $269,400.00 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.