RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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.
Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Manager Quality 1 for the Lake Charles, LA site to support a maintenance program with Northrop Grumman in Lake Charles, LA. You will support our E-6B PMI Program.
The Navy E-6 is an airborne command post and communications relay based on the Boeing 707 platform The aircraft are utilized primarily for long-range patrols along the entire U.S. border, and in source and transit zone countries. This platform, now modified to the E-6B standard, conveys instructions from the National Command Authority to fleet ballistic missile submarines, a mission known as TACAMO ("Take Charge And Move Out").
Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Management responsibility for a team of direct reports.
- Working with the team and cross functional organizations to ensure conformance to all quality related customer contract requirements.
- Working with the team assure quality products, services, and solutions throughout each program’s life cycle.
- Ensuring compliance to Quality Management System (QMS) business policies and processes.
- Work cross functionally to identify and facilitate initiatives for business, operational, technical, and administrative process improvements.
- Driving Continuous Improvement activities within the organization.
- Actively drive program planning and schedule reviews to verify all key risks have been identified and satisfactorily mitigated.
- Develop and improve process metrics to drive improvement in the organization
- Deliver quality-related data / presentations to leadership.
- Review Corrective Actions for acceptance or closure as part of the corrective action review board.
- Develops and/or approves Basis of Estimates (BOE) for program or product Quality Engineering plan/activities/tasks.
- Participate in program technical reviews (SRR, SFR, PDR, TRR, CDR, IDR, etc. (as applicable.) along with participation in reviewing and approving associated technical documentation (drawings, specifications, etc.).
- Coordinate with the Supplier Quality and Mission Assurance functions to enhance cross specialty harmonization of activities and initiatives.
NGSkills
Basic Qualifications
- A High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 9 yrs of relevant experience in Quality Assurance; A Bachelor’s Degree plus 5 years of relevant experience; or masters degree plus 3 years of relevant experience may also be considered.
- Experience working in a highly regulated industry (ISO9001, AS9100, etc.).
- Experience working with regulated industry Certified Quality Management System requirements.
- Understanding and application of statistical methods and data analytics.
- Strong written and verbal communication and formal presentation skills.
- US Citizenship.
- Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance if required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing teams within one or more of the following areas: Quality Engineering, Mission Assurance, Manufacturing or Equivalent.
- ASQ Certifications such as CQM/OE, CQE, etc.
- Lean / Six Sigma Master or Black-Belt Certified.
- AS9100 experience.
- A&P License.
- E-6B experience.
- A current Secret DoD clearance.
Primary Level Salary Range: $104,500.00 - $156,700.00
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.