Mgr Quality Engineering 3

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and  cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and  comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a talented Quality Engineering Manager 3 to join our team in San Diego, CA.

What You'll Get to Do:

Develops, modifies, applies and maintains quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials product. Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place. Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts quality assurance tests; and performs statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements. May specialize in the areas of design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality. May be certified in lean and six-sigma quality engineering methodologies.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 9 or more years of experience in Quality, Quality Engineering, Program Management, Engineering Management or Manufacturing (7+ years of experience with a Master’s degree), or 13+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Demonstrated understanding of quality engineering, inspection methods, production control, manufacturing operations, product test & evaluation, reliability, root cause analysis, defect analysis, control of nonconforming material, product sell off, shipping and product support as they apply to quality.
• U.S. citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret clearance
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 / AS9100 Quality Management System certification process.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS Degree in an engineering discipline with Master’s degree in an engineering or management field.
• Defense Industry experience as a Program or Project Manager, Quality Manager, Engineering Manager or Manufacturing Management
• Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification to help drive continuous improvement.
• CAM/Earned Value certification.
• Current, active Secret Clearance, or higher or ability to acquire a Department of Defense Top Secret clearance.

What We Can Offer You –
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the 
flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. 

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!