Value Stream Element Team (VSET)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

Description

At 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, Propulsion Systems, is currently seeking an experienced Value Stream Element Team (VSET) Leader/Principal Value Stream Element Team (VSET) Leader for Propulsion Systems Case Prep manufacturing of CPS and MPBD rocket motors for the Hypersonic program to join our team.  This position will be supporting the Propulsion Systems Division at our facility located at Promontory Utah.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Promontory Value Stream Senior Site Manager, leads a specific cross-functional motor element team for the Hypersonic program.  The VSET is responsible for delivering a product family through overall ownership and accountability of that product’s value stream team including acceptance of requirements, material acceptance, product and process design, planning generation, product manufacture, inspection, acceptance and delivery to the downstream customer to meet cost and schedule requirements.

• Works closely with the functional organizations (e.g. design, safety and mission assurance, 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.  Closely interfaces with program managers to insure we meet their needs and the needs of their customers.

• 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 and manufacture 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.

Job Duties: 

• 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.

• Assist with managing financial performance of the value stream and its functional organizations.  This includes developing the scope tracking, reviewing PCR’s 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 PES principles for continuous improvement.

• Help facilitate cooperation between value streams across plant to help maintain schedules.

This position can be filled at either a level 03 or level 04.

Job Requirements/Competencies:

Basic Qualifications for a Level 03

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in program management or engineering roles where the candidate has developed a well-rounded background and understanding of related product development and manufacturing processes. Additional years of related experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement requiring 9 years of experience

• Previous experience as a VSET Leader will be considered in lieu of total years of experience

• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and coordination across multiple Value Streams, sites, and customers to successfully execute program objectives on multiple programs

• Positive attitude and leadership to innovate.

• Must be able to obtain a security clearance

• Explosive Possessor required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related engineering, engineering technology discipline – advanced degree in engineering and/or business management a plus.

• Prefer candidate with active clearance

Basic Qualifications for a Level 04

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 9 years’ experience in program management or engineering roles where the candidate has developed a well-rounded background and understanding of related product development and manufacturing processes. Additional years of related experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement requiring 13 years of experience

• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and coordination across multiple Value Streams, sites, and customers to successfully execute program objectives on multiple programs

• Positive attitude and leadership to innovate.

• Prefer candidate with active clearance, must be able to obtain a security clearance

• Previous experience as a VSET Leader will be considered in lieu of total years of experience

• Explosive Possessor required

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401K

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health and Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts

Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $142,900.00Salary Range 2: $118,600.00 - $178,000.00

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.

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.