Production Quality Engineering Manager 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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.

Northrop Grumman Advanced Weapons is seeking a

Production Quality Engineering Manager 1

to join our team. The

Production Quality Engineering Manager

will

be

responsible for

the

product and process compliance

,

through integration and delivery

,

to internal and external customers.

This role assumes responsibility for the Quality Engineering (QE), Calibration and Quality Control Technician (QCT) functions at the

Northridge and Ridgecrest, CA

sites.

This position is required to be full-time, on site

between

the

Northridge

and

Ridgecrest

, CA location

s

.

.

The

Production Quality Engineering Manager

leads the quality engineering function within the manufacturing organization, ensuring that all

missile systems

are produced in compliance with contractual, regulatory, and safety requirements. This role partners with program managers,

global

supply chain, manufacturing, and senior leadership to drive continuous improvement, maintain audit readiness, and uphold the integrity of our defense

grade production processes.

K

EY

R

E

SPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership & Team Development 

• Direct and mentor a team of

  8

  +

  quality engineers,

  quality control technicians,

  calibration specialists, and related staff across multiple sites (e.g., Northridge

  &Ridgecrest). 

• Conduct performance reviews, create professional development plans, and foster a culture of zero

  defect manufacturing, proactive risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.

• Implement training programs for inspection, QE/QCT, and calibration personnel on ESD, FOD/FOE, contamination, and environmental controls

  and RCCA/CAPA

  .

Quality Management System Oversight

• Own implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of ISO 9001 / AS9100

  procedures/policies

  , and other defense

  specific quality systems (

  Mil-specs,

  ITAR, DFARS). 

• Ensure audit readiness for DoD, DCMA, NAVAIR, customer, and third

  party assessments; lead internal and external audits and drive corrective

  preventive

  action (CAPA) to closure.

Process & Product Assurance

• Define, validate, and monitor production quality plans, inspection strategies, and test procedures. 

• Oversee root

  cause analysis (RCA) of non

  conformances, field failures, warranty data, and failure investigations; implement CAPA and

  quality/

  reliability

  focused actions (

  P

  FMEA,

  DFMEA

  ). 

• Collaborate with Design Engineering to translate design requirements into manufacturable,

  inspectable and

  testable specifications.

• Manage/lead adjudication

  and expeditious closure of n

  on-conformances

  through the

  PMRB and MRB

  with internal and external stakeholders. 

• Ensure MRB Cage backlog is maintained within levels

  established

  my management. 

Supplier Quality & Procurement Collaboration

• Collaborate

  with

  the

  Supplier

  Quality

  organizationto address supplier

  escapes

  into the factory.

• Work with

  Global Supply Chain and Supplier Quality

  to drive supplier corrective

  action plans and track their effectiveness.

Metrics, Reporting & Data

Driven Decision Making

• Track key quality indicators (PPM, DPMO, First Pass Yield, cost of poor quality) and present trend analyses

  and improvements to eliminate trends

  to senior leadership. 

• Provide data

  driven recommendations for process redesign, automation, lean initiatives, and cost

  saving opportunities while maintaining compliance.

Calibration, Inspection & Environmental Controls

• Oversee

  M

  &TE

  calibration activities, ensuring measurement

  and testequipment is maintained and aligned with production schedules. 

Digital Transformation & Work

In

Process (WIP) Management

• Support digital quality

  system rollouts

  and other technology

  enabled initiatives. 

• Reconcile WIP, drive digital transformation projects, and ensure alignment with program objectives.

Continuous Improvement & Lean Six Sigma

• Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies; certify Green

  Belt/Black

  Belt team members as needed. 

• Lead APQP, SPC, 5S, and digital quality system implementations across product development and production. 

• Identify risks, implement root

  cause

  actions

  , track effectiveness, and disseminate lessons learned.

Cross

Functional RCCA/CAPA Leadership

• Lead cross

  functional RCCA/CAPA activities for non

  conformities internally and at key customer sites (e.g., NAWS China Lake, Edwards AFB). 

• Drive work

  plan approvals, MRB/PMRB adjudication, and coordinate with external customers on corrective actions.

S

trategic Influence & Corporate Quality Initiatives

• Shape corporate

  wide quality strategy, emerging

  technology adoption, and innovative risk

  mitigation approaches. 

• Influence QMA initiatives, support Return

  to

  Green plans, and ensure lessons learned are captured and shared organization

  wide.

Results Orientation

• Meet or exceed quality, safety, delivery, employee, and cost

  goal expectations for both external and internal customers. 

• Demonstrated ability to develop, grow, and inspire high

  performing teams while delivering mission

  critical outcomes.

B

ASIC

Q

UALIFICATIONS:

• BS degree

  with

  5

  +

  years

  of

  Q

  uality or

  M

  ission

  A

  ssurance

  or a MS with 3

  +

  years of the same experience

  .

• 4

  + years of management and

  /or

  leadership experience leading teams of 5or moreperson

  ne

  l

  .

• Experience

  with

  AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports Standard.

• E

  xperience with

  ISO

  9001/

  AS9100 Quality Management System implementation & certification.

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Root Cause Analysis tools such as Ishikawa, FMEA, DOE, 8D, & 5 Why Analysis.

• Past or current

  C

  ertifications in

  IPC 7711/7721, IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620

  .

  (Will certify those that have

  held

  past

  certifications

  )

  .

• Ability to obtain and maintain a

  US Government Secret

  C

  learance.

P

REFERRED

Q

UALIFICATIONS:

• Current US Government Secret

  C

  learance

• Human Factors Training

• Certified AS9100

  auditor or

  lead auditor

• TipQA, Costpoint and MES experience

• Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black-Belt Certified

• ASQ Certifications such as CQE, CQI, CQT, CQM, etc.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $165,000.00

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.