Manager Mission Assurance 2
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Supplier Mission Assurance Manager 2 – Level 2 in Redondo Beach, California. The position oversees supplier quality management processes, ensures compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements, and drives supply-chain continuous improvement to achieve program quality objectives and customer satisfaction. It is expected to be a working manager role, with the possibility that up to 80% of direct work will support programs. The manager leads and mentors supplier quality engineers; oversees supplier evaluation, qualification, and performance; collaborates with procurement, engineering, and program management; and works with suppliers to improve quality accountability. The role also oversees supplier quality systems and compliance, supplier audits, root cause corrective action, performance analysis, corrective and preventive actions, supplier risk assessments, and strategies to improve supplier performance while meeting cost and schedule objectives. The position follows a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off, and works in a hybrid environment that includes office work and supplier site visits. Travel may be up to 25% domestically and/or internationally. Relocation assistance is not available. The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of professional experience, or a master’s degree and 6 years of professional experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
- Experience in supplier quality, quality management, or a related field, including at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
- Strong knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001 quality management systems and standards.
- Hands-on experience with supplier audits, vendor qualification, root cause corrective action, and corrective and preventive action processes.
- Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies such as FMEA, SPC, Six Sigma, and Lean principles.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability and experience leading teams in high-pressure environments.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field.
- Active U.S. Government security clearance of Secret or above.
- Fluency with TipQA, SAP, and Costpoint business systems.
- Knowledge of launch vehicle and satellite components and assemblies.
- Experience with supplier engagement and managing complex quality issues.
- Advanced degree (MS or MBA) or ASQ Quality Engineer/Manager certification.
- Familiarity with aerospace, defense, or launch vehicle industry standards and requirements.
- Experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
- Proficiency in quality and project management software/tools.
Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and mentor a team of supplier quality engineers supporting program and supplier needs.
- Foster performance excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.
- Develop and monitor individual and team goals aligned with organizational objectives.
- Oversee supplier evaluation, qualification, and performance monitoring to ensure conformance to specifications, quality standards, and program requirements.
- Collaborate with procurement, engineering, and program management to assess supplier capabilities and mitigate risks.
- Build effective working relationships with suppliers to promote quality accountability and improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with supplier-related quality clauses, audits, and AS9100/ISO standards.
- Implement and oversee quality assurance and control systems for supplier-provided materials and components.
- Coordinate and execute supplier audits and root cause corrective action processes.
- Analyze supplier performance data to identify trends and quality improvement opportunities.
- Drive corrective and preventive actions to address quality challenges within the supply base.
- Work with suppliers on process improvements, including Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies where applicable.
- Lead supplier risk assessments covering delivery, quality, and technical compliance.
- Develop strategies to improve supplier quality performance across programs while meeting cost and schedule objectives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
