Director of Facilities Engineering 1

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems Sector has an opening for a Director Facilities Engineering 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA.

Responsibilities and duties to include but are not limited to:

• Planning, risk management, and project performance addressing cost, schedule, and technical quality for related Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements on a large system development-type contract or full responsibility for all aspects of program performance on a large technical services-type contract.
• Plans, designs and oversees the reconfiguration, maintenance, and alteration of equipment, machinery, buildings, structures, and other facilities.
• Gathers and reviews data concerning facility or equipment specifications, company or government restrictions, required completion date, and construction feasibility.
• Coordinates with architecture/engineering firms in developing design criteria and preparing layout and detail drawings.
• Prepares bid sheets and contracts for construction and facilities acquisition.
• Reviews and estimates design costs including equipment, installation, labor, materials, preparation, and other related costs.
• Directs and controls the activities of a broad functional area through several department managers.
• Determines and establishes organizational structures and supervisory relationships.
• Drives team performance based on data analytics.
• Lean principles, 5S, and visual factory ideology are key to a successful candidate.
• Uniformity and standard practices across all sites to create group continuity.
• Conducts briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives.
• Leads a broad team of exempt and non-exempt employees in various trades, maintenance activities, space planning, and construction management

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years of related experience; OR a Master's degree with 8+ years of related experience; OR an additional 4 years experience in lieu of a degree
• Previous experience managing maintenance trades and supplier contracts.
• At least 7 years of demonstrated leadership experience working in collaboration across multiple organizations, contracts, and/or customer relationships.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government security clearance at the Secret level

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in all areas of Facilities Engineering operations.
• Ability to develop and present material outside the immediate work function.
• Proven positive impact on employee engagement activities across program and functional organizations.
• Proven financial, schedule, subcontract management, technical performance, and execution experience.
• Familiar with a variety of aerospace and/or similar industry production equipment and manufacturing facilities infrastructure.
• Experience with CAD/3D design and/or ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• An active U.S. Government security clearance at Secret level with a background investigation date within 6 years.
• Experience planning and managing budgets.

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly inclusive 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.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees! Does this sound like what you're looking for?

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.