Mgr Propulsion Engineering - Level 2

United States-Utah-Clearfield$139k–$209kPosted Jul 21, 2026
Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsMgr Propulsion Engineering - Level 2United States-Utah-ClearfieldApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionJob IDR10239040RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Space Systems is seeking Manager Propulsion Engineering 2 to provide leadership to our Composite Rocket Motor Case Process Engineering team at our Clearfield, Utah and Salt Lake City, UT locations.Role Description & Responsibilities:This Manager will report to the Sr. Manager of Process Engineering that supports Case and Copper Crossing Value Streams.  This manager will lead a team of 11 to 14 process engineers and engineering technicians with diverse backgrounds and skill setsThe organization is responsible for supporting the molding, mandrel assembly/disassembly, insulation wrapping, and carbon fiber winding processing areas for both the Case (Clearfield) and Copper Crossing (SLC) Value Streams for the manufacturing of development and production composite rocket motor casesThe key interfaces of this Process Engineering team include Value Stream Element Team Leads, Component Design, Analysis Engineering, Quality Engineering, Operations, Research & Development, Project Engineering, Program offices, and Supply Chain Safety: Ensure compliance with safety command media and drive a culture of safe behaviorQuality: Ensure compliance with quality command media and support efforts to strive for zero defects through corrective actions and continuous improvementDelivery: Promote a collaborative environment with a focus on compliance and timely deliverablesEmployee: Ensure short- and long-term success through development, positive culture, succession planning, and strategic hiring Cost: Manage material and labor budgets in addition to providing project cost estimates as requestedJob Duties:Establish, foster, and maintain a culture of Safety FirstDrive a culture of compliance to command media, standards, and best practicesImprove planning, execution, and tracking methods to increase engineering process excellenceInitiate continuous improvement activities to create high quality and efficient processes and standardsEnsure high quality and timely delivery of process documents for downstream useManage multiple program priorities on engineering deliverablesAssure that the organization is properly staffed, equipped and trained to meet current and future program requirementsEnsure leadership and key subject matter expert succession plans are in place and be proactive by coaching and mentoring key talent to be able to assume increased responsibilitiesUtilize effective talent management strategies to attract, retain, develop and engage outstanding people for the organizationManage workloads and ensure staffing needs are fulfilled and projects are appropriately resourced as well as supporting off-shift production/procurement needs that ariseMonitor and implement employee development plansProvides guidance, direction, and...

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