Facilities Engineering Manager 3
About The Position
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 Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Manager Facilities Engineering 3 to join our team onsite in Palmdale, CA. At Palmdale, the mission is tangible, the momentum is real, and the opportunity to make an impact has never been greater. Our Palmdale site and Facilities team are growing in support of the Warfighter and the critical missions happening right here in Palmdale, across a campus where Northrop Grumman now occupies approximately 97% of Plant 42 and more than 5.5 million square feet. This is a chance to lead with purpose in an environment defined by integrity, accountability, collaboration, and innovation, while helping shape the future of a site that continues to expand in size, complexity, and strategic importance. With more buildings and infrastructure coming online over the next four years, this high visibility role offers the opportunity to grow alongside the business and help lead an increasingly broad and impactful organization. There is no better time and no better place for career growth than Palmdale Facilities.
Requirements
- Must either have a bachelor’s degree and 9 years’ experience in facility operations or a master’s degree with 7 years’ experience in facility operations or a PhD and 5 years of experience in facility operations or four additional years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- Working knowledge of one or more of the following, hydraulics, pneumatics, vacuum systems, compressors, tempered water systems, steam production, wastewater systems, high voltage systems etc.
- Availability and willingness to work any shift including some weekends as required
- Ability to provide sound judgment to ensure overall safety, quality and efficiency of the department
- Experience using Microsoft Word and MS Office
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
Nice To Haves
- Secret Clearance
- Experience working with factory maintenance, electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, utility systems
- Experience with assembly and composite manufacturing processes
- Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude
- Experience with Lean manufacturing techniques
- Experience leading a team of infrastructure and production equipment maintenance staff
- Ability to plan, schedule and follow up on assigned work progress
- Ability to cover weekends on call and respond as required for unplanned events
- Familiar with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as Maximo,
- Industrial Maintenance, Professional Engineer, Supervision or Journeyman certification is a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and supervise Facilities managers of various trades, crafts, vendors, and contractors responsible for maintaining and repairing facilities Numerical Control Machinery, Autoclaves, Climate Control Environments, Automated Equipment, Programmable Control Systems, Plant Air Compressors, Low Pressure Boilers, and Tank Lines
- Set priorities, perform forecasting, and allocate resources to complete all repairs and projects related to corrective maintenance tasks, while minimizing equipment downtime
- Lead, manage & supervise Facilities maintenance planners to ensure all maintenance work is planned and prioritized to ensure site success.
- Support building infrastructure maintenance with multi-shift managers & personnel, addressing plumbing, electrical, HVAC, equipment controls programming (BMS – Building Management System), remote monitoring systems, and general maintenance
- Ensure code compliance for operations equipment and buildings, addressing recurring maintenance needs
- Ensure code compliance for operations equipment and buildings recurring maintenance needs
- Utilizes Maximo computerized maintenance management system to schedule, track and report on equipment and infrastructure maintenance, service requests/work orders and trouble calls; ensure all maintenance team employees are following established practices for updating and using Maximo
- Establish Preventative Maintenance scope and frequency for all new equipment. Continuously review existing plans for accuracy and best practice
- Apply focused approach on coordination and consistent protocols around training and development for our Facilities personnel; ranging from standard orientation and onboarding to coordination of training / train the trainer model for processes, tools, and roles
- Strong leaders capable of pulling together effective meetings/reviews with peers and stakeholders to collect feedback, assess gaps, and define best practices
- Excellent communication skills required
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- overtime
- shift differential
- discretionary bonus
- Annual bonuses
- Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
