Requisition ID: R10162106- Category: Mission and Quality Assurance
- Location: Clearfield, Utah, United States of America
- Clearance Type: Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10 of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
- Positions Available: 2
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history. Northrop Grumman Aerospace Structures has an opening for a Manager Mission Assurance 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Mission Assurance organization. This leadership role is located at Clearfield, UT.
The Manager Mission Assurance 3 will have the responsibility of leading a group of managers and the technical and professional staff that reports to them in a high-paced environment, which will include the following responsibilities:
Role Responsibilities:
- Drives and implements industry practices and strategies to improve quality, cost, schedule and technical performance. The candidate will be expected to drive quality processes along with leveraging their experience/background to bring alternative ideas/solutions to drive continuous improvement of key elements within Mission Assurance disciplines.
- Ability to manage complex budgets ensuring staffing requirement are met within flexible schedules. Interpret, execute, and recommend modifications to organizational policies while ensuring compliance.
- Promotes the professional development of the Mission Assurance workforce and fosters a collaborative culture that sustains the momentum around employee engagement and inclusion, affordability, innovation, value growth and continuous improvement.
- Build strong customer relations through proven commitment of shared goals to deliver the highest quality products to the warfighter; Open communication and ensure adequate oversight to ensure MGI’s are implemented.
- Support and mentor 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.
- Participating in program planning and execution, to include the implementation of quality program plans tailored to the appropriate phase of the program, customer requirements and overall trends and/or risk profiles.
- Ensuring the Quality/Mission Assurance, Manufacturing, and Engineering processes are consistent with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9145 and AS9100).
- Engages team members and drives robust root cause corrective actions utilizing appropriate quality tools (5-Whys, fishbone, etc..).
- Tracks and owns all metrics related to quality, provides input for monthly reporting as well as presents quality results to leadership.
- Actively monitors nonconformance and corrective actions to ensure timely dispositions and corrective action responses.
- Functional planning, personnel management, and budgeting activities.
- Champion Lean Agile and Digital Transformation initiatives.
This position will offer be 1st shift, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement, and respond vigorously to change.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree AND 9+ years of experience in Mission Assurance, Quality Assurance, Systems Engineering, and/or Program Management in Aircraft, Aerospace, Manufacturing Industries or Military related experience OR Master’s Degree AND 7+ years of experience in Mission Assurance, Quality Assurance, Systems Engineering, and/or Program Management in Aircraft, Aerospace, Manufacturing Industries or Military related experience.
- Minimum of 5 Years of management, supervisor, or other demonstrated leadership experience.
- Must have an Active DoD Secret Clearance that is in-scope Granted or renewed in the last 5 years and the ability to obtain special program access.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Mission Assurance Experience and ability to interface with all levels of functional and Program leadership
- Proficient in root cause and corrective action.
- Strong understanding of DCMAI 8210.1 Requirements to include FOE compliance and audits
- Familiarity of the Quality Management System (AS9100D)
- Advanced Degree (MS/MBA)
- Solid Technical Understanding of instrumentation systems and architectures.
- Strong orientation to change in a dynamic environment
- Sophisticated level of understanding of complex quality policies, procedures, governmental regulations and work-flow.
Salary Range: $141,900 - $212,900
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidates experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
