Requisition ID : R10172399

Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK

Salary : £58,000- £80,000

At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible.

This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what’s your possible?

Opportunity :

This is more than just a job; it’s a mission.

Principal Production Engineer (50%)

Note : this role outlines your technical engineering roles and responsibilities. These are anticipated to take circa 50% of your time.

As a senior member of the Hardware Engineering team, you will work to lead, co-ordinate and develop the production team in the successful manufacture of control systems within the defence industry. The role is ideal for a highly experienced Production Engineer with a background and working knowledge of both Electrical & Mechanical Engineering to grow the Production Engineering capabilities.

This role requires the development of close working relationships between our production team, design & engineering teams, senior leadership team and procurement team. The primary tasks will be to plan and lead engineering work-packages and support the delivery of projects working closely with our suppliers to ensure their production activities are managed to timescales to meet programme objectives and manufactured to defined standards. The majority of the manufacturing will be undertaken by third parties but will require customer interaction in a hybrid fashion with potential visits to supplier sites required to support manufacture, testing and inspection, as required.

Specialist engineering knowledge of Electrical / Mechanical systems on a variety of defence programmes from a manufacturing perspective is preferred.

Line Manager (50%)

Note : this role is above and beyond your technical engineering delivery activities. The following line management roles and responsibilities are anticipated to take circa 50% of your time.

To provide leadership, people management and development support to our staff. Ensuring the delivery of the discipline strategy through a focused and consistent approach to people management.

To take responsibility for listening to any team issues, collating and escalating up the Line management organisation when necessary, for correct and timely action.

To support career and personal development, driving improvement initiatives to improve the capacity, efficiency and effectiveness of the team.

Our UK Defence business is a Sovereign software and systems centre of excellence. As well as developing and supporting UK wide and internationally deployed multi-domain command and control systems, our work is critical to the modern backbone of the Royal Navy. We pioneer – with fierce curiosity, dedication, and innovation, we seek to solve the world’s most challenging problems.

Responsibilities :

• Own, manage and maintain both company and programme specific processes and procedures to enable successful manufacture.
• Own production progress reports provided by the team and communicate across functions along with external stakeholders including suppliers and our customers.
• To lead and provide support to production team across multiple disciplines and projects
• Lead process improvements within both the department and the company aligning with practice panels.
• Control change management in the event of customer, supplier or internal design changes throughout production phases
• Direct line management responsibilities for a team of Engineers – including tasks such as (but not limited to) career development, talent management, performance management, resource and leave management

Benefits :

We can offer you a range of flexible and hybrid working options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits including private health care, career development opportunities and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team.

We are looking for :

Security clearance :

You must be able to gain and maintain the relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role (SC). Our requirement team is on hand to answer any questions and we will guide you through the process : .

Why join us?

Ready to apply?

Yes  – Submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by our team and we will be in touch.

Possibly, I’d like to find out more  about this role – Reach out to our team for more information and support : .

No, I don’t think this role is right for me – Our extensive UK growth means we have exciting, new opportunities opening all the time. Speak to our team to discuss your career goals.

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