[Remote] Staff Engineer Manufacturing

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Northrop Grumman is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security, and they are seeking a Staff Engineer in Manufacturing to support the Global Supply Chain Supplier Management Team. The role involves managing schedules from suppliers, developing material strategies for on-time delivery, and overseeing supplier performance to ensure programmatic actions are met.ResponsibilitiesManages and Interprets schedules from suppliers/subcontractors to understand impact on program schedule and milestones. Effectively manage an integrated master schedule. Successfully manage schedule risks and opportunitiesDevelop and manage the SMT RAIL/action item tracker to facilitate communication and accountability with the supplier/subcontractors & internal actions within NG Marine Systems NGMS. Focus on schedule and supply chain programmatic actionsManage supplier performance, open orders, delivery and dock datesDefine and develop material strategy for on-time deliveryEffectively plans, defines, establishes, communicates, monitors, and controls subcontractor scope to ensure that all of the work required and only the work required, is performed. Analyzes changes to balance technical, cost, schedule, quality requirements and develops alternatives that address program needs and expectationsDevelop NGMS Statements of Work (SSOW) through collaboration with key technical and programmatic stakeholdersAdhere to subcontract scope, and manage change through control board activitiesAddresses subcontract uncertainty through an organized and analytical forward-looking approach that identifies risks and opportunities, determines appropriate handling, manages, and communicates risks and opportunities throughout the life cycle of the SubcontractAssists Program and Supplier Management Team Lead (SMTL) in generating technical content for NGMS Request for Information (RFIs) / Request for Proposals (RFPs) / etcResponsible for NGMS proposal technical evaluations and supports program and supplier management team lead (SMTL) in negotiationsReview and approve NGMS’s technical subcontractor deliverables (SDRLs) with guidance from applicable cross functional program Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)Prepare executive level briefings and develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress, tools for intervention, and problem solving with element leads, business management and customersKey leader in developing and reviewing Supplier Statements of Work (SSOWs)Reviews supplier proposal responses, including performing technical evaluations, reviewing supplier Basis of Estimates (BOEs), overall proposal quality reviews, and attending proposal related reviewsSkillsBachelor's degree with a minimum of 12 years of experience to include supply chain, program management, business management or related, Master's Degree and a minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain, program management, business management or related or an additional 4 years of related experience in supply chain, program management, business management or related in lieu of a Bachelors degreeAt least 3 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and/or large supplier management portfolio experience in other industriesAt least 3 years of financial experience in EVMS or similar cost and schedule management systemsAt least 2 years of experience managing a Program effort or Major Subcontract (in either a supply chain, SMT, or program/project management role)Must be a US CitizenMust be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret ClearanceExperience providing strategic direction regarding Program Management or Supply Chain products, processes, applications, and technologySupplier Management Experience on a Program in US Government ContractsExperience with technical evaluations of supplier proposals & subsequent contract negotiationsExperience in managing technical risks and opportunitiesExperience in Earned Value Management (EVM) or being a control account manager (CAM)BenefitsDepending 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.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.Company OverviewNorthrop Grumman Australia has been a trusted partner to Australia’s Defence community for over two decades. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Canberra, AU, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.northropgrumman.com/australia.