Manager Quality Engineering - Level 2

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 115,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager Quality Engineering – Level 2 in Promontory, UT, to lead a team of PQEs within the Supply Chain Quality Organization. The role emphasizes mentoring, program collaboration, and driving strategic quality initiatives for the supplier base.

This position requires a DoD Secret clearance ability, a strong leadership background in quality or mission assurance, and a track record of delivering first‑time quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience in Aerospace/Defense or Master’s with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.
• 5+ years in a leadership role within quality or mission assurance.
• Experience with Supply Chain Quality.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop staff to reach potential and drive quality improvements.
• Coordinate with programs to ensure supplier quality is engaged.
• Develop and maintain strategic quality initiatives for the supply base.
• Lead problem solving and failure investigations to improve first‑time quality.
• Serve as primary interface between Northrop Grumman and suppliers for supplier quality initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Stakeholder management

Quality leadership

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Engineering/related field

Master’s degree

Tools

MRP systems

Configuration management systems

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 Space Sector is seeking an Manager Quality Engineering – Level 2 to join our team in Promontory, UT.

The Manager Quality Engineering will manage a team of PQE (Procurement Quality Engineers) within the Supply Chain Quality Organization setting & operating to objectives & providing guidance, training and support based on supply chain quality goals, objectives & company policy. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

• Provide mentoring, career development and guidance to staff helping them reach their potential
• Coordinating and collaborating with programs to ensure supplier quality team is engaged with program.
• Collaborate with supply chain organization to develop and maintain strategic quality initiatives for the supply base ensure greater quality success
• Work on problem solving and failure investigations to drive process control and first time quality
• Drive timely and clearly communicated decisions and recommendations to all stake holders
• Act as primary interface between NG and suppliers for supplier related quality initiatives and improvements
• Other duties as assigned

This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience with Aerospace and Defense.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
• Must have 5+ years of experience in a leadership role.
• Experience in Quality or Mission Assurance.
• Experience with Supply Chain Quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• STEM degree 5+ years’ experience in quality or mission assurance position
• Knowledge of MRP systems
• Knowledge of configuration management systems and processes

As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $115,000.00 - $172,700.00

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.