Manager Mission Assurance 1

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 105,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mission Assurance Manager I to lead a quality and mission assurance team supporting repair and manufacturing programs in Warner Robins, GA. This full-time, on-site role requires strong leadership, ISO 9001/AS9100 expertise, and a track record in DoD-quality systems.

You will drive quality improvements, audits, CAPA, and supplier collaboration to ensure defect-free delivery and mission readiness in a dynamic defense environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years QA/MA experience; or 9+ years in lieu of degree.
• AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports experience.
• RCCA techniques; Excel/Minitab/Tableau for analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 8+ quality employees; conduct performance reviews.
• Oversee ISO 9001/AS9100 and defense-specific QA systems; manage audits.
• Define quality plans; perform root cause analysis; drive CAPA.
• Collaborate with supplier quality and global supply chain for corrective actions.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

AS9100

RCCA

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Minitab

Tableau

SAP

MES

ISE

CADSTAR

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None 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 Defense Systems is seeking a Mission Assurance Manager 1, to lead a team of quality and mission assurance professionals supporting our repair and manufacturing programs in Warner Robins, GA.

This position is required to be full-time, on-site in Warner Robins, GA.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leadership & Team Development Direct and mentor a team of 8+ quality employees. Conduct performance reviews, create professional development plans, and foster a culture of zero-defect manufacturing, proactive risk mitigation, and continuous improvement. Implement training programs for quality employees.
• Quality Management System Oversight Own implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of ISO9001 / AS9100 procedures/policies, and other defense specific quality systems (Mil-specs, ITAR, DFARS). Ensure audit readiness for DoD, DCMA, customer, and third-party assessments; lead internal and external audits and drive corrective and preventive action to closure.
• Process & Product Assurance Define, validate, and monitor production quality plans, inspection strategies, and test procedures. Identify risks, implement root cause actions, track effectiveness, and disseminate lessons learned. Oversee root cause analysis (RCCA) of nonconformances, field failures, warranty data, and failure investigations; implement CAPA and quality/reliability focused actions. Collaborate with Design Engineering to translate design requirements into manufacturable, inspectable and testable specifications. Manage/lead adjudication and expeditious closure of non-conformances through MRB with internal and external stakeholders.
• Supplier Quality & Procurement Collaboration Collaborate with the Supplier Quality organization to address supplier escapes. Work with Global Supply Chain and Supplier Quality to drive supplier corrective action plans and track their effectiveness.
• Metrics, Reporting & Data Driven Decision Making Track key quality indicators and present trend analyses and improvements to eliminate trends to senior leadership. Provide data driven recommendations for process redesign, automation, lean initiatives, and cost saving opportunities while maintaining compliance.
• Results Orientation Meet or exceed quality, safety, delivery, employee, and cost goal expectations for both external and internal customers. Demonstrated ability to develop, grow, and inspire high performing teams while delivering mission critical outcomes.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of Quality and/or Mission Assurance experience; master’s degree with 3+ years of the same experience; Associate degree with 7+ years of quality and/or manufacturing experience; OR 9+ years of quality and/or manufacturing experience in lieu of degree. Experience with leading teams and/or integrated projects. Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports Standard. Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) techniques. Experience using Microsoft Excel, Minitab, Tableau or equivalent tools for statistical analysis. Experience with ISO 9001/AS9100 Quality Management System implementation & certification. Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Root Cause Analysis tools such as Ishikawa, FMEA, DOE, 8D, & 5 Why Analysis. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years of experience in management or leadership of people and/or processes in a Manufacturing or Production environment
• BS in engineering, or other STEM area
• Working experience of SAP, MES, ISE and CADSTAR
• Certified AS9100 auditor or lead auditor
• Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black-Belt Certified
• Current US Government Secret Clearance
• ASQ Certifications such as CQE, CQI, CQT, CQM, etc.

Primary Level Salary Range: $104,500.00 - $156,700.00

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space - our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future.

Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work.

Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.