Quality Assurance Lead 3

1 week ago


El Segundo, California, United States Northrop Grumman Full time

About Northrop Grumman:
At Northrop Grumman, our workforce is presented with remarkable opportunities to engage in groundbreaking systems that influence lives globally, both now and for future generations.

Our innovative and creative ethos has positioned us at the forefront of numerous technological milestones in our nation's journey - from pioneering transatlantic flights to developing stealth technology and achieving lunar landings.

We seek individuals with audacious ideas, bravery, and a pioneering mindset to collaborate in shaping the future while enjoying the journey.

Our environment fosters intellectual curiosity, diverse thinking, and the full expression of one's identity at work, driven by an unyielding ambition to accomplish what others deem unattainable.

Our team members are not merely witnesses to history; they are active participants in its creation.

Position Overview:
The El Segundo division is in search of a Quality Assurance Lead 3 to oversee the Advanced Composites Center (ACC) Quality team. This role will report directly to the Director of Mission Assurance for the El Segundo location.

As a senior leader, this individual will empower high-performing teams and will be accountable for executing, monitoring, and reporting on the health and quality of products and services.

This role necessitates a thought leader with a strong leadership presence and decision-making capabilities, adept at navigating an environment characterized by ambiguity and continuous evolution.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the Quality Assurance organization for the Advanced Composites Center.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with on-site Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) representatives concerning product quality, audits, and corrective actions.
  • Utilize metrics and feedback from customers and employees to evaluate program performance and identify risks.
  • Promote the professional growth of the Quality Engineering/Quality Assurance workforce while fostering a collaborative culture that enhances employee engagement and inclusion.
  • Provide clear assignments and connect employees' efforts to broader organizational goals, cultivating an inclusive work environment that values diversity.
  • Oversee issue identification through comprehensive data analysis of production failures and manage corrective actions through cross-functional collaboration.
  • Ensure compliance with processes and contracts through audits and reviews, addressing any non-compliance with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
  • Facilitate communication between Engineering and Manufacturing to address impacts on producibility, testability, and affordability.
  • Support business proposals, quality planning, and monitor adherence to quality standards throughout program execution.
  • Establish quality strategies that align with customer expectations and regularly communicate program quality status through data-driven metrics.

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience, or a master's degree with five (5) years of relevant experience.
• At least three (3) years of leadership experience.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems.
• Proven ability to communicate and achieve tactical and strategic goals.
• Experience with problem-solving techniques for Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA).
• Background in mission assurance, quality, program management, engineering, or manufacturing.
• Experience in personnel management, including IPT leadership or direct-line management.
• Strong analytical skills.
• U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of NG QMS principles, ISO 9001, AS9100, and customer FAR & DFAR requirements.
• Experience with customer interactions, including DCMA.
• Financial planning and budgeting experience for proposals and program execution.
• Background in the Defense Industry as a Program or Project Manager, Quality Manager, Engineering Manager, or Manufacturing Manager.
• Lean/Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
• Experience or training in Agile methodology.

Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $164,300 - $246,500. This range serves as a general guideline; however, various factors influence base salary offers, including the scope of responsibilities and the candidate's experience and skills.

Northrop Grumman is dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.



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