Manager Mission Assurance 2

Northrop Grumman•Elkton, MD

1d•$139,800 - $209,800•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mission Assurance Manager to lead a Mission Assurance Engineering team supporting the manufacture and delivery of solid rocket motors and controls to the U.S. government military and other major defense subcontractors. The position supports critical programs within Propulsion Systems and Controls at the Elkton, Maryland facility. The manager leads a high-performing team responsible for product quality and organizational compliance. The role includes planning and executing production plans using measurable goals and effectiveness criteria aligned with business strategy. The manager works with internal and external customers and suppliers to solve complex problems, communicate and implement change, and support program and organizational objectives. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and a can-do attitude are essential.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of experience.
At least 3 years of direct people-management experience.
Demonstrated understanding of the program and product lifecycle as it relates to quality, including new business pursuit, design, supply chain management, receiving operations, inventory control, production control, product test and evaluation, reliability, root cause analysis, product sell-off, shipping, and product support.
Ability to network and negotiate at all organizational levels to accomplish objectives.
Strong leadership, influence, and project management skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with requirements development, flow-down, analysis, verification, and validation.
Experience developing, integrating, and testing integrated aerospace systems.
Ability to develop direct reports across levels and disciplines toward higher performance and responsibility.
Demonstrated problem-solving and time-management skills.
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
Experience in technical and project management.
Experience working directly with customers, vendors, and subcontractors.
Prior experience testing defense products and/or working with government technical agencies.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate Quality Control, Mission Assurance Engineering, Supplier Quality, Software Quality, and Quality Systems in accordance with AS9100 and other applicable standards, regulations, and compliance requirements.
Work with customers, vendors, and Propulsion Systems and Controls organizations to identify and resolve mission assurance issues.
Build trusted relationships and address challenges with customers, functional management, and integrated product teams.
Plan and manage departmental manpower, budget, physical assets, and hiring activities.
Plan and implement professional development and career management programs for Mission Assurance personnel and support employee engagement.
Set clear assignments, connect employees' work to broader objectives, foster an inclusive and respectful environment, and motivate employees to perform at a high level.
Ensure compliance with quality, risk management, safety, process improvement, and supplier quality requirements in accordance with contracts.
Promote accountability to Northrop Grumman values, including integrity, quality, shared success, and innovation.
Partner with engineering and program management peers to balance resources across programs and achieve key performance metrics.
Lead or oversee investigations and failure analyses of product or process deficiencies, determine root causes, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Drive continuous improvement through the Mission Assurance Engineering team and site-level improvement projects.