Quality Engineering Manager 1 - Special Programs

Northrop Grumman

120d • $107,300 - $160,900

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. AOA Xinetics (AOX), a wholly owned Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Payload and Ground Systems Division Business Unit, is a leading supplier of complex electro-optic and photonic systems and subsystems that control and manipulate light waves for a variety of applications. We are seeking a Quality Engineering Manager 1 to support our Special Programs team in East Hartford, CT.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of relevant experience; OR 3+ years with a related experience with a master’s degree.
• 3+ years of experience leading or managing teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Root cause and corrective action experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, presentation and critical thinking skills.
• Must have a proven track record of accomplishments with team development, or leadership.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9000 and AS9100 quality management systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance.
• US Citizenship is a bona fide requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Government Agencies.
• Material Review Board experience.
• Active Top Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership/mentorship for team members by promoting professional development, fostering a collaborative environment, and endorsing ethical conduct.
• Encourages team members to connect their efforts to overall company goals by creating an inclusive work environment characterized by mutual respect and the valuing of differences.
• Establishes strong business relationships with programs and cross-functional organizations.
• Provides exceptional team leadership and serves as the quality assurance focal point.
• Engages team members to ensure suppliers correctly identify root cause and implement effective corrective action using appropriate RCCA tools.
• Actively monitors nonconformance and corrective actions to ensure timely dispositions and corrective action responses.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree