Manager Quality Engineering - Level 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

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.

In this job, you will:

• 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.  

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

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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.