Quality Manager – Secret Clearance, Lean Manufacturing

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a talented Manager Quality 1 to lead quality initiatives on-site in a fast-moving manufacturing environment. The role focuses on enforcing ISO/LEAN standards and guiding corrective action processes across teams.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills, with RCCA experience and a Secret clearance or ability to obtain one. US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree with substantial quality/manufacturing experience.
• Experience leading teams in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Secret Clearance.
• Knowledge of RCCA techniques and quality systems (ISO9001/AS9100).
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Support ISO, LEAN, and Quality initiatives.
• Document and standardize tasks and efforts.
• Manage represented employees and liaise with Labor Relations.
• Adhere to company policy and standards.
• Design and implement inspection/testing methods; perform QA analyses.
• Audit quality systems for deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Ensure corrective measures meet reliability standards and documentation requirements.
• Demonstrate strong communication, presentation, and analytical skills.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

RCCA methods

ISO9001/AS9100

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quality/Manufacturing

Master’s Degree in Quality/Manufacturing

Tools

AS9100 Lead Auditor

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a talented Manager Quality 1 to lead quality initiatives on-site in a fast-moving manufacturing environment. The role focuses on enforcing ISO/LEAN standards and guiding corrective action processes across teams.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills, with RCCA experience and a Secret clearance or ability to obtain one. US citizenship is required.