Requisition ID: R10150922

• Category: Engineering
• Location: Rocket Center, West Virginia, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1

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.

Manager 2, Mission Assurance Engineering Manager

This manager will lead a high performing team of mission assurance engineers focusing on program and supplier quality assurance support. This key leader will report to the Director of Mission Assurance and will support Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL). Through continuous improvement and collaboration, the leader will influence optimization of efficient process and requirement compliance. This manager must be committed to employee development, fostering a collaborative culture, and achieving high levels of customer satisfaction. As a team leader, the manager will collaborate closely with Program Management, Supply Chain, Planning, Operations and Engineering to provide strategic leadership that ensures products comply with contractual and engineering requirements

Responsibilities for the position will include, but are not limited to:

• Provides leadership/mentorship and direction to the team members.
• Engages team members and drives robust root cause corrective actions utilizing appropriate quality tools (5-Whys, fishbone, etc.).
• Actively monitors nonconformance and corrective actions to ensure timely dispositions and corrective action responses.
• Provides oversight to the team for development and implementation of methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and documentation.
• Advises in the design and analysis of inspection and testing processes, mechanisms, and equipment and assess the impact of products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.
• Develops and operates within departmental budgets.
• Tracks and owns metrics related to supplier quality.
• Responsible for auditing quality systems for deficiency identification and correction and ensuring that corrective measures address acceptable solutions.
• Establishes strong business relationships with programs and cross-functional organizations.
• Responsible for coordinating with program managers to ensure appropriate staffing plans are developed and maintained.
• Provides overall management of the supplier quality and program quality teams by setting and monitoring objectives and providing guidance to direct reports based on goals, objectives, and company policy.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/technical discipline and10 years of experience in Quality, Quality Engineering, or Quality Management (7+ years of experience with a master’s degree, 4+ years with a PhD).
• Prior management experience and proven track record of accomplishments with leadership.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a wide range of audiences.
• Experience with ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality management systems.
• U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent.
• Extensive prior work experience in the application of quality principles and practices (e.g., quality engineering, inspection, material review, etc.) related to systems engineering, integration, and manufacturing.
• Demonstrated understanding of reliability analysis, root cause corrective action, and/or inspection methods.
• Prior experience in continual improvement projects / activities.
• Experience working with Government Agencies.
• Material Review Board experience.
• Active / Current DoD Secret clearance.

Salary Range:$119,300 - $178,900
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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.