We are looking for you to join our team as a Mission Assurance Manager 2 based out of Philadelphia. While this position is based out of Philadelphia, the selected candidate may work remotely from California, Texas or Pennsylvania.
As a key leader, partner and essential member of the Marine Systems Business Unit Mission Assurance and onsite leadership teams, the Manager 2 will lead a high performing team of quality engineers, quality analysts and product assurance personnel to support company operations and achieve high levels of customer satisfaction.
Role and Responsibilities:

Provides overall management of the Philadelphia Quality & Mission Excellence department by setting and operating to objectives, and providing guidance to direct reports based on goals, objectives, and company policy
* Collaborates with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Performance Management/Supplier Quality and Global Supply Chain to ensure quality is inherent in every requirement, design, work product, and end-product delivered by Northrop Grumman
* Engages on the shop floor and in work activities to provide direct support as needed while additionally coaching and mentoring facility personnel in quality methods and procedures
* Establishes and manages performance metrics to facilitate continuous improvement activities
* Establishes and maintains compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) policies, procedures, and processes to ensure the performance and quality of products conform to established standards, specifications and customer requirements
* Leads root cause and corrective action analyses (RCCA) and failure investigations for high impact issues and teaches/coaches/mentors personnel in use of RCCA for lower level issues
* Leads efforts to identify and mitigate quality and performance risks using advanced product quality planning (APQP) methods, FMEAs, and early design and supplier engagement
* Ensures compliance through establishment and execution of internal surveillances and audits
* Provides performance reviews and periodic feedback for all direct reports
* Develops and operates within departmental budgets
The selected candidate should be knowledgeable in aerospace and/or military quality and mission excellence processes and requirements. The ideal candidate will be able to establish and maintain comprehensive quality management systems, as well as document, plan and manage projects. They will be able to to successfully engage on the shop floor to provide solutions and coach and mentor others in the use of quality principles and practices and demonstrate problems solving skills in a manufacturing environment.
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in a technical field plus at least 8 years related work experience or equivalent additional experience
* Experience conducting or managing internal audits
* Experience with ISO 9001 or AS9100 based quality management systems
* Ability to obtain a DOD security clearance
* US Citizenship required
* Ability to travel
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with NDT inspection
* Experience with supplier quality and risk reduction
* Experience applying advanced product quality planning
* Extensive prior work experience in the application of quality principles and practices (e.g., quality engineering, inspection, material review, etc.) related to the engineering and manufacture of machinery and structures
Salary Range: $129,300 - $213,400
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 candidate's 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.