Manager Tool Engineering 2 - CAM

Northrop Grumman

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Palmdale, California

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/22/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START

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SecretTRAVEL:

Yes, 10 of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems sector is seeking an Manager Tool Engineering 2 as a Control Account Manager to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Palmdale, CA, where technology and teamwork come together. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grummans Tooling organization, working collaboratively while promoting a positive and proactive teamwork environment.

Essential Job Functions:

As a CAM, you will coordinate with program and operations leadership across functional Integrated Program Team (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule and technical objectives. Develop and deliver presentations to customers, senior leaders, and other stakeholders relative to tooling cost performance.

Responsibilities include:

• Direct supervision/management of staff
• Lead and develop a high performing team. Provide objective-oriented direction to subordinates utilizing management guidelines and general policies
• Estimating future proposals impacting tooling SOW
• Creating Basis of Estimates (BOE) documenting work scope, and estimate methodology, and pricing
• Tracking budget actuals against predictions and financial performance in accordance with EVM standards
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate technical, cost, and schedule risks
• Document and manage risk and opportunity registers from initial identification through closure
• Coordination with Global Supply Chain for purchase order, change order, and supplier invoicing management
• Collaborating across program and functional teams to ensure accurate data and on-time execution
• Analyze data and prepare leadership briefings to Homeroom Leaders, Program Leaders, and Customers
• Management of program direct, capital, and indirect projects and budgets

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team 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 Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same.

We do the right thing:

upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team.

We do what we promise:

holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results.

We commit to shared success:

operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Basic Qualifications:

Must have bachelor's degree AND 5 years of related engineering experience in tooling, manufacturing/operations, assembly lines, and/or implementing technology into a production environment OR a Master's degree AND 3 years of related engineering experience in tooling, manufacturing/operations, assembly lines, and/or implementing technology into a production environment

Must have 2 years of leadership or management experience

Must have the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance and Special Program Access

Ability to collaborate between self-organizing and cross-functioning teams Must have Supplier management experience

Must have Cost management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Active DoD Secret clearance STEM Degree

Familiarity with data evaluation tools such as MS Excel and MS Project

Knowledge of data gathering, cleansing, and transformation techniques. Capable of gathering large amounts of data, evaluating and identifying trends

Capable of compiling and presenting data to multiple levels of leadership and customers

Proficient in Microsoft Suite Current Special Program Access (PAR)

Control Account Manager (CAM) Certified

Demonstrated knowledge of Earned Value Management System

Certification with using earned value management system (EVMS) for tracking project financials

Experience managing financial large scale financial portfolios within the aerospace, automotive, or production related industry

Experience implementing and leading agile principles and methodologies

Experience with data digitalization and trend identification

Primary Level Salary Range:

$146,600.00 - $219,800.00The 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 candidates experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending 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. 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.

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