Manager Quality Engineering 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a talented Quality Engineering Manager 2 to lead a group of Quality Engineers based out of Annapolis, MD.

Supporting the Oceanic Systems Operating Unit (OU) reporting directly to the Quality & Mission Assurance (Q&MA) department, the Quality Engineering Manager 2 will lead a high-performing Quality team and will be responsible for executing, monitoring, and reporting on the health and quality of products and services. The qualified candidate will have demonstrated success leading organizations within cost and schedule goals while achieving a high level of employee engagement. The position requires a solution-based orientation, unwavering ethics and values, and the demonstrated ability to be a trusted partner. Candidates must demonstrate a proven track record of solving complex problems through systematic and objective evaluation of information, resulting in effective communication and implementation of change with a diverse set of internal and external customers and suppliers.  

What You'll Get to Do:

• 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. Leverage comprehensive metrics, customer and employee feedback to assess program performance and risks, and determine resources to ensure mission success. 
• 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.

The ideal candidate will have broad knowledge of end-to-end program lifecycles and hands-on experience managing the quality process in every phase of a technical program.  They will have the ability to integrate, engage, and lead a team to perform at the top level of performance; improve the team dynamic; and leverage experience/background to bring alternative ideas/solutions to the team.  The candidate will have strong partnership/collaboration skills; demonstrated ability to partner cross-IPT/cross-discipline within a team, and the ability to develop and present material outside the immediate work function. 

Basic Qualifications:

• 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.
• 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
• US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• Defense Industry experience as a Program or Project Manager, Quality Manager, Engineering Manager, or Manufacturing Manager
• Lean / Six Sigma Black Belt certification and experience
• Certified ISO 9001/AS9100 Internal Auditor
• Experience in Proposals and Basis of Estimate
• Experience with SAP.
• US Top Secret clearance or ability to obtain

Primary Level Salary Range: $123, $185,000.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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