Manager Quality Engineering - Level 2

Northrop Grumman • Corinne, UT

2d • $115,000 - $172,700 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Manager Quality Engineering – Level 2 to join its team in Promontory, Utah. The role manages a team of Procurement Quality Engineers (PQEs) within the Supply Chain Quality Organization, setting and operating to objectives and providing guidance, training, and support aligned with supply chain quality goals, objectives, and company policy.

The position works a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off, and requires travel 25% of the time. It is contingent on obtaining final clearances and program access within a reasonable period as determined by the company. Relocation assistance may be available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant aerospace and defense experience, or a master’s degree and 6 years of relevant aerospace and defense experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.
• At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Experience in Quality or Mission Assurance.
• Experience with Supply Chain Quality.

Nice To Haves

• STEM degree.
• At least 5 years of experience in a quality or mission assurance position.
• Knowledge of MRP systems.
• Knowledge of configuration management systems and processes.
• Leadership skills including ethical conduct, balanced results, partner satisfaction, fostering growth and excellence, building collaborative teams and customer trust, effective communication, and embracing change.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring, career development, and guidance to staff to help them reach their potential.
• Coordinate and collaborate with programs to ensure the supplier quality team is engaged with each program.
• Collaborate with the supply chain organization to develop and maintain strategic quality initiatives for the supply base.
• Work on problem solving and failure investigations to drive process control and first-time quality.
• Drive timely, clearly communicated decisions and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Act as the primary interface between Northrop Grumman and suppliers for supplier-related quality initiatives and improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager