Location: Commerce, CA
Company: Northrop Grumman
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 Space Systems (NGSP), Payload and Ground Systems Division has an opening for a Quality Engineering Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The selected candidate will manage the Quality Engineering team at our
Commerce, CA facility. Overview Develops, modifies, applies and maintains quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials product.
Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place. 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 backss the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that
do not meet required standards and specifications. Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.
Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements. May specialize in the areas of design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality. May be certified in lean and six-sigma quality engineering methodologies. As a team leader, the manager will collaborate closely with Program Management, Supply Chain, Planning, Operations and Engineering to provide strategic leadership that ensures products comply with contractual and engineering requirements.
Roles and Responsibilities: Provides leadership/mentorship for team members by promoting professional development, fostering a collaborative environment, and endorsing ethical conduct. Encourages team members to connect their efforts to overall company goals by creating an inclusive work environment characterized by mutual respect and the valuing of differences. Establishes strong business relationships with programs and cross-functional organizations. Provides exceptional team leadership and serves as the quality assurance focal point Engages team members and drives robust root cause corrective actions utilizing appropriate quality tools (5-Whys, fishbone, etc.) Tracks and owns all metrics related to quality Drives improvements within the business to reduce defects and streamlines quality processes.
Actively monitors nonconformance and corrective actions to ensure timely dispositions and corrective action responses. Supports and prepares for customer and agency audits. Obtains and maintains necessary quality certifications. Resources the quality team effectively to support customer and business demands Provides input for monthly reporting as well as presents quality results to leadership.
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Quality Manager Root cause and corrective action experience Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, presentation and critical thinking skills Must have a proven track record of accomplishments with team development, or leadership Working knowledge of ISO 9000 and AS9100 quality management systems Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with Government Agencies Material Review Board experience Salary Range: $118,600 - $178,000The 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.
Employees may be eligible for 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. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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