Quality Manager 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START

No

CLEARANCE TYPE

Secret TRAVEL:

Yes, 10% of the Time ## Description 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. Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics System sector is hiring a Quality Manager 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This leadership opportunity can be located in Sierra Vista, AZ, Pax River, MD, Palmdale, CA, Edwards AFB, CA, and Emerado, ND. Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Management responsibility for a team of direct reports.
• Working with the team and cross functional organizations to ensure conformance to all quality related customer contract requirements.
• Interact with customers from multiple nations about quality.
• Working with the team to assure quality products, services, and solutions throughout each program's life cycle.
• Ensuring compliance to Quality Management System (QMS) business policies and processes.
• Work cross functionally to identify and facilitate initiatives for business, operational, technical, and administrative process improvements.
• Driving Continuous Improvement activities within the organization.
• Actively drive program planning and schedule reviews to verify all key risks have been identified and satisfactorily mitigated.
• Develop and improve process metrics to drive improvement in the organization.
• Deliver quality-related data / presentations to leadership and brief customer.
• Review Corrective Actions for acceptance or closure as part of the corrective action review board.
• Work with CAM for Basis of Estimates (BOE) for Quality plan/activities/tasks.
• Participate in program technical reviews as applicable, along with participation in reviewing and approving associated technical documentation (drawings, specifications, etc.).
• Coordinate with the Supplier Quality and Mission Assurance functions to enhance cross specialty harmonization of activities and initiatives.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years of experience in Mission Assurance, Quality Assurance, or technical experience in Aircraft, Aerospace, Manufacturing Industries or Military related experience OR High school Diploma/GED AND 8+ years of related technical experience in Aircraft, Aerospace or Manufacturing industries in a Quality Environment
• Minimum of 1 year of management, supervisor, or other demonstrated leadership experience
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry (ISO9001, AS9100, etc.).
• Experience working with regulated industry Certified Quality Management System requirements.
• Understanding and application of statistical methods and data analytics.
• Strong written and verbal communication and formal presentation skills.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance if required.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same.

We do the right thing:

upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team.

We do what we promise:

holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results.

We commit to shared success:

operating as One NG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, we pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Salary Ranges:

Palmdale, CA, Edwards, AFB, Pax River, MD:

$110,000

• $165,000

Sierra Vista, AZ, Emerado, ND:

$95,000

• $142,600

Primary Level Salary Range:

$95,000.00

• $165,000.

00 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. 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.