Manager Mission Assurance 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Mission Assurance Manager 2 based in Sunnyvale, CA.

You will lead quality engineering, and mission assurance activities in support of Marine Systems' Machinery Systems Operating Unit. The manager should be knowledgeable in aerospace and/or military quality and mission excellence processes and requirements.

As a key leader, partner and essential member of the Quality and Mission Assurance leadership team in the Machinery Systems Operating Unit, the Manager 2 will lead a high performing team of mission assurance engineers, quality engineers, quality analysts and other mission assurance personnel to support company operations and achieve high levels of customer satisfaction.

What you will get to do:

• Leads collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Performance Management/Supplier Quality and Global Supply Chain to ensure quality is inherent in every requirement, design, work product, and end-product delivered by Northrop Grumman
• Ensures policies, procedures, and processes are in place to assure the performance and quality of products with conformance to established standards, specifications and customer requirements
• Leads efforts to identify and mitigate quality and performance risks using advanced product quality planning (APQP) methods, FMEAs, early design engagement, and supplier engagement
• Leads root cause and corrective action analyses (RCCA) and failure investigations for high impact issues and teaches/coaches/mentors personnel in use of RCCA for lower level issues
• Manages program budgets, schedules, program EACs and performance using Earned Value Management for the quality scope on programs
• Establishes and manages performance metrics to facilitate continuous improvement activities
• Develops and operates within departmental budgets for indirect costs and overhead
• Provides performance reviews and periodic feedback for all direct reports
• Engages on the shop floor and in work activities to provide direct support as needed while additionally coaching and mentoring facility personnel in quality methods and Provides guidance and mentoring to direct reports based on goals, objectives, and company policy procedures
• Ensures compliance with the Quality Management System through execution of internal surveillances and audits

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong interpersonal and issue resolution skills
• Excellent oral and written communication, data analysis, business acumen, and problem solving skills
• Ability to document, plan and manage projects
• Ability to present to customer and executive/program leadership
• Demonstrated problems solving skills in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal oversight and in a multi-discipline team environment, providing insight and solutions to complicated technical issues
• Able to work and lead effectively in a team setting
• Ability to successfully engage on the shop floor to provide solutions and coach and mentor others in the use of quality principles and practices
• Proficient with MS office
• Ability to travel

Basic Qualifications for the Mission Assurance Manager 2:

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field and a minimum of 8 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
• Extensive prior work experience in the application of quality principles and practices (e.g., quality engineering, inspection, systems engineering, material review, etc.) related to the engineering and manufacture of machinery and structures
• Experience applying advanced product quality planning and mission assurance practices (e.g., risk reduction, system engineering principles, and full life cycle product support)
• Experience with Earned Value Management.
• Ability to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance
• US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications for the Mission Assurance Manager 2:

• Experience with advanced product quality planning (APQP) methods, PFMEAs, CRTMs, and overall Design Quality processes
• Experience developing BOEs (Basis of Estimates) for program capture phase
• Experience as a CAM in an Earned Value Management environment
• Experience with supplier quality and DOD contracts
• Prior electrical generation, launch system, or propulsion systems experience
• Experience with ISO 9001 or AS9100 based quality management systems
• Experience conducting or managing internal audits

Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.