Manager Quality 1

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP); Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems seeks a Quality Manager 1 (1st Shift) for its on-site Baltimore, MD facility. You will direct 15–20 represented employees, drive on-time delivery, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across production lines.

The role requires ISO/LEAN experience and strong collaboration with engineering and program teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of quality/manufacturing experience (or 3+ years with a Master’s).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years in quality/manufacturing, or Master’s with 3+ years, or 9 years in lieu of degree.
• Need to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance.
• Experience leading teams or integrated projects.
• US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead 15–20 represented employees to meet monthly delivery objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean projects in scope.
• Interface with engineering and program leadership for production phases.
• Audit and improve quality systems and documentation.
• Manage SAP/MES transactions and labor relations interactions.
• Support ISO, LEAN, and quality initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quality/manufacturing or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Minitab

Tableau

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a talented Quality Manager 1 (1st Shift) to join our team based in Baltimore, MD.

The Quality Manager 1 will be providing direction to employees utilizing management guidelines and general policies. They will drive employee efficiency, meeting product cost, and schedule targets, managing the area to produce quality products, and engaging employees to achieve their highest potential. The Manager is expected to work independently across organizations; manage the use of consumables to achieve budget targets; assign and manage Operator and/or Test technicians if needed to maximize efficiency and achieve target productive yields; implement our process improvements to improve affordability, quality, and schedule; and perform required SAP/MES transactions to manage Operator and or Test Technicians, if needed.

What You'll Get to Do:

• Managing approximately 15 – 20 represented (union) employees.

• Responsible for driving the team to achieve monthly delivery objectives per programs with the cell.

• Ability to lead continuous improvement or lean projects in own area or across areas.

• Manager requires higher level understanding and has the ability to effectively give direction when related to Assessment and closure, IBASE, and inventory issues.

• Executing major programs phases of production that requires additional ability to interface with engineering and program.

• Supporting ISO, LEAN, and Quality initiatives.

• Ability to document and standardize task and efforts.

• Managing represented employees and interacting with Labor Relations.

• Working to company policy, business conduct and standards.

• Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment.

• Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts quality assurance tests; and performs statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.

• Audit quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.

• Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements.

• Strong communication, presentation, and analytical skills.

The ideal candidate must be able to communicate written and verbally, work in a team environment, and provide direction to employees utilizing management guidelines and general policies. This position is fully on-site.

Basic Qualifications for the Manager Quality 1 (1st Shift):

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years of quality and/or manufacturing experience; OR a Master’s Degree with 3 or more years of quality and/or manufacturing experience; OR an Associates Degree with 7 or more years of quality and/or manufacturing experience; OR 9 years of quality and/or manufacturing experience in lieu of degree.

• Must be available for 2nd Shift.

• Experience with leading teams and/or integrated projects.

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

• US citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in management or leadership of people and/or processes in a Manufacturing or Production environment

• Experience in Aircraft manufacturing or maintenance

• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment.

• BS in business, engineering, or other STEM area

• Experienced with dispositioning hardware for quality related issues in a manufacturing facility

• Experienced with Material Review Board (MRB) process

• Experienced with electrical or mechanical design requirements and specifications

• Experienced in Quality and Mission Excellence applications

• Green/Black Belt Certified in Lean Six-sigma

• Experienced in Data Analytics and Statistical Analysis methods and techniques

• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Minitab, Tableau or equivalent tools for statistical analysis

• Experienced with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) techniques

• Experienced with Quality Notifications, Production Orders and Purchase Orders

• Experienced working knowledge of inspection tools, methods and techniques used for hardware reviews, validation and inspections

• Working experience of SAP, ISE and CADSTAR

• Experience with ISO9001 or AS9100 Quality Management System and AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAI)

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits, including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

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Primary Level Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $157,600.00

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.

Job Category: Mission and Quality Assurance