Manager Quality 2

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 133,100 - 199,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a Manager, Quality2 to lead the Receiving Inspection department, setting objectives and guiding direct reports while coaching on quality methods. The role emphasizes compliance with QMS and continuous improvement across programs, with budget oversight and regular interface with executives and customers.

Qualifications include a BA/BS with 8+ years in quality disciplines or equivalent, leadership experience, and active clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years in Quality Control, Inspection, QA, Product/ Mission Assurance, or Manufacturing.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience (Integrated Product Teams leadership or direct-line management).
• QMS experience (ISO9001, AS9100, etc.).
• Experience providing solutions, coaching, and mentoring others in quality principles and practices.
• Experience leading continuous improvement activities.
• Experience articulating concepts and concerns to technical and non-technical professionals.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management of the Receiving Inspection department, setting objectives and giving guidance to direct reports.
• Engage on the shop floor to support quality activities and coach facility personnel in quality methods and procedures.
• Ensure compliance in program quality, risk management, safety, process improvement, subcontractor and supplier quality, configuration, and data management per contractual requirements.
• Develop, manage, and monitor operating-unit quality metrics, corrective action boards, and program audit metrics to facilitate continuous improvement.
• Leverage metrics, customer, and employee feedback to assess program quality performance and risks.
• Manage departmental budgets for cost center and overhead costs, productive yields, and resource planning.
• Manage program budgets, schedules, EACs, and performance (using EV) for the quality scope of effort on programs.
• Interface frequently with executives and customer representatives, including on-site DCMA representatives, concerning projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, and contractual clarifications.
• Maintain compliance with QMS policies, procedures, and processes to ensure product quality meets established standards, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Promote professional development of the quality engineering workforce and foster a collaborative culture that sustains momentum around employee engagement, inclusion, innovation, value growth, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

QMS experience

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder communication

Executive interface

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Associate degree

Experience in lieu of degree

Job description

At Northrop Grumman, we create groundbreaking systems that impact people worldwide and thrive on intellectual curiosity, diversity, and innovation. The Manager, Quality2 role is based in Sunnyvale, CA and leads our Receiving Inspection department.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management of the Receiving Inspection department, setting objectives and giving guidance to direct reports.
• Engage on the shop floor to support quality activities and coach facility personnel in quality methods and procedures.
• Ensure compliance in program quality, risk management, safety, process improvement, subcontractor and supplier quality, configuration, and data management per contractual requirements.
• Develop, manage, and monitor operating‑unit quality metrics, corrective action boards, and program audit metrics to facilitate continuous improvement.
• Leverage metrics, customer, and employee feedback to assess program quality performance and risks.
• Manage departmental budgets for cost center and overhead costs, productive yields, and resource planning.
• Manage program budgets, schedules, EACs, and performance (using EV) for the quality scope of effort on programs.
• Interface frequently with executives and customer representatives, including on‑site DCMA representatives, concerning projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, and contractual clarifications.
• Maintain compliance with QMS policies, procedures, and processes to ensure product quality meets established standards, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Promote professional development of the quality engineering workforce and foster a collaborative culture that sustains momentum around employee engagement, inclusion, innovation, value growth, and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience in Quality Control, Inspection, Quality Assurance, Product Assurance, Mission Assurance, or Manufacturing; Master’s degree with 6 years of experience; Associate degree with 10 years of experience; or 12 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience (Integrated Product Teams leadership or direct‑line management).
• QMS experience (ISO9001, AS9100, etc.).
• Experience providing solutions, coaching, and mentoring others in quality principles and practices.
• Experience leading continuous improvement activities.
• Experience articulating concepts and concerns to technical and non-technical professionals.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading a large and diverse group, establishing clear expectations, inspiring commitment, building teams, valuing diversity, and putting people first.
• Experience furthering continuous yet controlled improvements in organizations and processes and strengthening workforce skills through lean thinking principles and tools.
• Experience formulating, documenting, planning, executing, and managing complex project plans and initiatives.
• Prior experience with inspections and tests.
• Prior experience working with union employees.
• Experience working with Government agencies.
• Familiarity with ISO9001/AS9100 Quality Management System certification process.
• Auditing experience (quality control processes preferable).
• Experience managing teams performing GD&T.
• Active Secret clearance.

Salary and Benefits

Primary salary level ranges from $133,100 to $199,700 annually. The role offers overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and potential long‑term incentives for executive levels. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (vacation and personal business). Relocation assistance may be available. Travel of 10% of the time may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 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. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.