Northrop Grumman Australia · 6 hours ago
Principal/Sr. Principal Tooling Configuration Control Analyst
United States-California-Sunnyvale
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$94K/yr - $176K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security, and they are seeking a Tooling Configuration Control Analyst. The role involves managing the configuration life-cycle for tooling assets, ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements, and collaborating with engineering and suppliers to maintain effective tooling workflows.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Configuration Management of tooling – Create, maintain, and enforce naming conventions, part‑numbering, and tool type classifications for the tooling configuration library
Change Control & Release – Work with Tool Design Engineering to review engineering change notices, vendor change requests, and substantial design change packages, route change requests and approve revisions
Documentation – Validate that all tool artifacts (3‑D models, 2‑D drawings, procurement specifications, inspection plans) are version‑controlled, signed, and stored in the system. Conduct periodic configuration audits for internal and external stakeholders
Lifecycle Traceability – Maintain traceability matrices linking tooling to system requirements, and certification records. Track tool status from initiation through production, use, and decommissioning
Supplier & Vendor Management – Engage with suppliers to obtain tooling quotes, validate certification paperwork, and confirm compliance, safety, and quality standards
Process Improvement – Collaborate with tool design engineers to identify gaps in current tooling workflows, recommend integration enhancements (including improvements to the tool request system), and lead focused training for the tool design team
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; OR 3 or more years of relevant experience with a Master's degree
Experience applying Configuration Management principals
Experience reviewing 2D drawings for completeness, revisions and record control
Minimum 2 years technical experience in design and fabrication environment
Experience evaluating vendor and equipment capability and ability to perform required tasks to include production of tooling as well as unique aerospace part production
Experience utilizing Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) to document and manage business processes
Experience working in a (Product Life-Cycle Management System) PLM
Ability to obtain US Secret Clearance
US Citizenship required
A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; OR 6 or more years of relevant experience with a Master's degree
Preferred
Experience with PLM systems such as Teamcenter
Experience with of Configuration Management principles
Benefits
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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