Lead Test & Inspection Manager – DoD Programs

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Advanced Weapons seeks a Test Inspection Manager 1 to lead the Inspection Team at the Northridge site, ensuring product quality and on-time delivery. This full-time role requires DoD secret clearance eligibility and hands-on supervision of 8–10 inspectors, with focus on IPC standards and internal/external customer interfaces.

Responsibilities include training, audits, and process improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, aligning with program objectives and mission

Qualifications

• 5+ years with a Bachelors or 3+ years with a Masters in Quality/Mission Assurance.
• 2+ years of proven management and leadership experience.
• Proficient in MS Office (Access, Excel, Word, OneNote).
• Ability to read engineering docs, inspect drawings and parts lists.
• Knowledge of Lean, 5S and RCA tools (Ishikawa, FMEA, DOE, 8D, 5 Why).
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance (US citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Manage 8–10 Inspectors at the Northridge site and align tasks with schedule.
• Provide training plans for Inspection personnel on quality controls.
• Apply general inspection techniques for mechanical and electronic assemblies.
• Communicate with PMO, IPT, and customers at various levels about status.
• Lead site audits including AS9100, DCMA and customer audits.
• Support continuous improvement and fast-paced production environments.
• Meet or exceed quality, safety, delivery, and cost goals for stakeholders.
• Manage inspection backlog and logistics to move product efficiently.
• May support oversight at NAWS China Lake and Edwards AFB.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Leadership

MS Office

Reading engineering drawings

Lean Manufacturing

DoD Security Clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quality/engineering

Tools

AS9100

AS9102 First Article Reports

TipQA

Costpoint

MES

Job description

Northrop Grumman Advanced Weapons seeks a Test Inspection Manager 1 to lead the Inspection Team at the Northridge site, ensuring product quality and on-time delivery. This full-time role requires DoD secret clearance eligibility and hands-on supervision of 8–10 inspectors, with focus on IPC standards and internal/external customer interfaces.

Responsibilities include training, audits, and process improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, aligning with program objectives and mission