Northrop Grumman is seeking a Quality Engineering Manager to lead a group of Quality Engineers and execute, monitor, and report on the health and quality of products and services, supporting the Oceanic Systems Operating Unit (OU) and reporting directly to the Quality & Mission Assurance (Q&MA) department
Requirements
- Experience in 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
- Experience in ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification process
- Experience in a manufacturing and engineering environment
- Earned Value Management/Cost Account Management experience
- Active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain Special Program Access
- Lean / Six Sigma Black Belt certification and experience
- Certified ISO 9001/AS9100 Internal Auditor
Responsibilities
- Management and Supervision: Directly manage and guide staff to achieve quality objectives, intervening when necessary to resolve issues or meet deadlines
- Quality Assurance: Work closely with other departments to establish and maintain quality standards and implement procedures for product evaluation
- Decision Making: Make informed decisions within the scope of the role, supporting quality goals of minimizing compliance risks while maintaining cost and schedule
- Policy Execution: Implement department procedures and interpret policies affecting team members, suggesting changes when needed
- Financial Responsibility: Plan and manage the financial performance of both the department and the project, allocate budgets
- Strategic and Operational Involvement: Provide guidance and support, intervening when necessary to address complex issues
Other
- Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of minimum experience in Quality, Quality Engineering, Mission Assurance, Engineering Management, or Manufacturing OR Masters Degree 6 years of minimum experience in Quality, Quality Engineering, Mission Assurance, Engineering Management, or Manufacturing
- 5 years of leadership experience
- US Citizenship is required
- Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Clearance Type: Secret
