Manager Quality 1 (Space/Satellite Systems)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Job Duties:

• Help inspectors resolve issues that arise during the inspection of products
• Monitor data and develop metrics relating to work center performance
• Properly coordinate resource allocation to ensure Program needs are met
• Maintain oversight for review and approval of applicable procedures and process specifications related to the work center activities
• Ensure throughput of Quality Assurance team is sufficient for the volume of work
• Work with functional management to ensure budgets are established and maintained
• Encourage and support Quality Assurance team in review of inspection processes
• Drive process improvement ideas to implementation phase
• Ensure Quality Assurance team has the necessary Standard Practice training and OJT to perform their job functions efficiently and reliably
• Ensure proper development of employees (i.e. mentoring, career development, etc.)
• Proven leadership skills achieving results as a team
• Proven communication and problem-solving skills across multiple disciplines
• Ensure quality database(s) is updated and maintained appropriately to properly track inspection efforts, equipment usage, and calibration/certification information
• Proven knowledge in Nonconformance process including containment, Root Cause and Corrective action techniques

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (4 years of equivalent work experience can be considered in lieu of a degree)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a member of Quality Assurance team (in technical function) or previous experience leading, supervising, or managing a team of employees in technical job function
• U.S. citizen
• Proficient in use of Microsoft applications (Word and Excel) and willingness to learn new computer programs/applications
• Able to read and inspect to engineering documentation
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong management skills and experience in manufacturing or related field
• Previous experience managing budgets and personnel allocation for company or team
• Working knowledge of TIPQA, Costpoint, and/or the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) database applications
• Knowledge base in Lean Manufacturing Principles and/or Six Sigma Principles
• Knowledge in how to read electrical schematics and wire lists
• Basic knowledge of spacecraft propulsion systems
• Basic knowledge of Product Build Documentation and Testing procedures.

Salary Range: $104,000.00 - $146,000.00

The 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 candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.