Manager Quality 2

Northrop Grumman•Sunnyvale, CA

6d•$133,100 - $199,700•Onsite

About The Position

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 Mission Systems is seeking a Quality Manager 2 to lead the QC inspection team in Sunnyvale, CA. What you'll get to do: Provides overall management of Quality Control (QC) inspection teams by setting and operating to objectives, and providing guidance to direct reports based on goals, objectives, and company policy. Collaborates with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Global Supply Chain to ensure quality is inherent in every requirement, design, work product, and end-product delivered by Northrop Grumman Engages on the shop floor and in work activities to provide direct support as needed while additionally coaching and mentoring personnel in quality methods and procedures. Leverages metrics, as well as customer and employee feedback to assess quality performance and risks and drive continuous improvements. Interfaces with customer representatives, including on-site DCMA representatives, concerning projects, operational decisions, and scheduling customer inspection activities. Mains compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) policies, procedures, and processes to ensure the performance and quality of products conform to established standards, specifications and customer requirements. Provide performance reviews and periodic feedback for all direct reports. The manager should be knowledgeable in aerospace and/or military inspection requirements and will report directly to the site Product Assurance Manager. In this role, the Quality Manager collaborates with manufacturing and engineering functions to ensure quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will have extensive prior. The candidate will be required to have strong collaboration skills and demonstrated capability to partner cross-discipline/cross-function. As a key leader, partner, and essential member of the Sunnyvale site leadership team, the Quality Manager 2 will lead a high performing QC inspection team to support company operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience in Quality control, Inspection, Quality Assurance, Product Assurance, Mission Assurance, or Manufacturing; Master's Degree with 6 years of experience; Associate Degree with 10 years of experience; OR 12 years of experience in lieu of degree.
Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience (Integrated Product Teams leadership or direct-line management).
QMS (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc) experience.
Experience with manufacturing, maintenance, or inspection assurance activities.
Experience providing solutions, coaching, and mentoring others in the use of quality principles and practices.
Experience leading continuous improvement activities.
Experience articulating concepts and concerns to technical and non-technical professionals.
U.S. Citizenship Required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading a large and diverse group, establish clear expectations and inspire commitment, building teams, value diversity and put people first.
Experience furthering continuous yet controlled improvements in organizations and processes and strengthening of workforce skills through application of lean thinking principles and tools.
Experience formulating, documenting, planning, executing, and managing complex project plans and initiatives.
Prior experience with inspections and tests.
Prior experience working with union employees.
Experience working with Government agencies.
Familiarity with ISO 9001/AS9100 Quality Management System certification process.
Auditing experience (quality control processes preferable)
Experiencing managing teams performing GD&T.
Active Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

Provides overall management of Quality Control (QC) inspection teams by setting and operating to objectives, and providing guidance to direct reports based on goals, objectives, and company policy.
Collaborates with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Global Supply Chain to ensure quality is inherent in every requirement, design, work product, and end-product delivered by Northrop Grumman
Engages on the shop floor and in work activities to provide direct support as needed while additionally coaching and mentoring personnel in quality methods and procedures.
Leverages metrics, as well as customer and employee feedback to assess quality performance and risks and drive continuous improvements.
Interfaces with customer representatives, including on-site DCMA representatives, concerning projects, operational decisions, and scheduling customer inspection activities.
Maintains compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) policies, procedures, and processes to ensure the performance and quality of products conform to established standards, specifications and customer requirements.
Provide performance reviews and periodic feedback for all direct reports.