Manager Tool Engineering 3 - CAM

Description

The Aerospace Systems sector of the company is hiring a Manager, Tool Engineering 3, serving as Control Account Manager (CAM). The role is based in Palmdale, CA, within the Tooling organization, where you will work with a diverse team and help build a positive, proactive teamwork environment.

You will coordinate with program and operations leaders across the functional Integrated Program Team (IPT) to hit program cost, schedule and technical goals. You will also build and deliver presentations on tooling cost performance for customers, senior leaders and other stakeholders.

Relocation assistance may be available. A Secret clearance is required to start. Travel is 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage staff through performance management, coaching, mentoring, talent development and accountability to meet organizational and program objectives.
• Serve as CAM for all program tooling activities and make sure all direct, capital and indirect budgets comply with EVMS.
• Own all cost-related work under the SOW, including estimates for new proposals, EVMS tracking, invoice projection forecasts, purchase requisitions, PO placement coordination, and PCARD and iBuy purchases.
• Work across program and functional teams to keep data accurate and deliver on time.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Program and IPT leadership to keep teams aligned, respond quickly to needs, and build credibility through solid execution and delivery.
• Develop long-range plans and strategies to deliver the most affordable tooling products and services in the industry.
• Identify, assess and mitigate technical, cost and schedule risks proactively. Document and manage risk and opportunity registers from identification through mitigation planning to timely closure.
• Analyze data and prepare briefings for Homeroom leaders, Program leaders and customers.
• Plan, budget, forecast, prioritize and allocate resources for indirect and capital requirements to support operational goals and long-term business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 7 years of professional experience in tooling, manufacturing or operations, assembly lines, or implementing technology in a production environment; or a Master's degree and 5 years of the same experience; or a PhD and 2 years of the same experience.
• 3 years of proven experience leading teams or projects.
• An active U.S. Government Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain, transfer and maintain the final adjudicated Secret clearance and any required program access within a reasonable period, as the company determines.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics).
• Preferred: Supervisory or management experience running large projects, with an emphasis on tooling, manufacturing, assembly lines, or implementing technology in a production environment.
• Preferred: Aerospace or aviation experience managing tool fabrication organizations and shops, and material procurement.
• Preferred: Project management experience.
• Preferred: Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience.
• Preferred: Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.

Conditions

Base salary range is $175,400.00 to $263,200.00. The range is a general guide; the company sets each offer based on the role's scope and responsibilities, your experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Flexible work arrangements and a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

The application window is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

• Depending on the role, you may be eligible for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus on top of base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and let you share in company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid company holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation or personal business.
• Learning opportunities and exposure to a wide range of projects and customers.