Manager Quality 1

Northrop Grumman•Plymouth, MN

70d•$105,000 - $157,600•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Weapons Systems Division is seeking a Quality Manager to support their Armament Systems site in Plymouth, MN. This site specializes in the development and production of medium- and large-caliber ammunition, as well as precision capabilities for direct and indirect fire systems. The role involves leading a Quality Engineering team that supports the Ammunition Operating Unit within Northrop Grumman’s Armament Systems Business Unit. The team is responsible for ensuring program contracts and quality needs are met, including quality planning, program performance, quality cost, quality performance, and program regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years professional experience, or master’s degree plus 3 years of experience.
Understanding of GD&T and drawings.
Experience working in a highly regulated industry (ISO9001, AS9100, etc.).
Experience working with regulated industry Certified Quality Management System requirements.
Understanding and application of statistical methods and data analytics.
Strong written and verbal communication and formal presentation skills.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
Must be eligible to obtain a Secret Clearance.
US Citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in STEM discipline.
Experience managing teams within one or more of the following areas: Quality Engineering, Mission Assurance, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing / Process Engineering or Equivalent.
ASQ Certifications such as CQM/OE, CQE, etc.
Lean / Six Sigma Master or Black-Belt Certified.
AS9100 experience.

Responsibilities

Management responsibility for a team of 8-10 direct reports.
Ensure conformance to all quality-related customer contract requirements.
Assure quality products, services, and solutions throughout each program’s life cycle.
Ensure compliance to Quality Management System (QMS) business policies and processes.
Work cross-functionally to identify and facilitate initiatives for business, operational, technical, and administrative process improvements.
Drive Continuous Improvement activities within the organization.
Actively drive program planning and schedule reviews to verify all key risks have been identified and satisfactorily mitigated.
Develop and improve process metrics to drive improvement in the organization.
Deliver quality-related data/presentations to leadership.
Review Corrective Actions for acceptance or closure as part of the corrective action review board.
Develops and/or approves Basis of Estimates (BOE) for program or product Quality Engineering plan/activities/tasks.
Participate in program technical reviews (SRR, SFR, PDR, TRR, CDR, IDR, etc.) and review/approve associated technical documentation (drawings, specifications, etc.).
Coordinate with Supplier Quality and Mission Assurance functions to enhance cross specialty harmonization of activities and initiatives.