Quality Engineering Manager II – Lead Supplier Quality

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

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.