Ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication, data analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated business acumen. Clearly demonstrated commitment to open communication and customer satisfaction. Also a strong passion and relentless drive for achieving results in a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Manager, Quality Engineering 2 to join our team in Sunnyvale, CA. This position may be located in Sunnyvale, CA and is 100% on-site.
Overview:
Reporting to the Mission Assurance Manager, the Quality Engineering Manager will support Launcher Operating Unit Quality Engineers. This position will have day-to-day responsibilities managing approximately 10-15 Quality Engineers.
Role and Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a team of Quality Engineers supporting the Sunnyvale Launcher Operating Unit

* Collaborate and coordinate with other functional managers, process center leaders, value stream leaders and value stream owner(s) to meet business and program objectives

* Accountable for maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS)

* Responsible to determine and manage technical quality document preparation, including quality plans, inspection plans, end item data packages (EIDP) in accordance with customer requirements and statements of work

* Manage the review and approval of quality requirements for manufacturing planning, purchase orders (PO's), and engineering drawings / specifications to ensure customer requirements are met

* Provide leadership and facilitates Corrective Action Boards (CAB) and Material Review Boards (MRB) in collaboration with engineering and supporting functions.

* Experience developing, collecting, and analyzing metrics

* Support customer proposals by providing technical, budget and scope information as it pertains to the proposal process

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; OR a minimum 6 years of relevant experience with a Masters' degree; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree

* Experience managing people preferred

* Strong knowledge and experience with Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, government standards etc.) and Certifications

* Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance

* U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline

* Personnel management experience

* Planning and budgeting experience

* Maritime systems experience

* Experience with Supplier Quality and Performance Management

* Ability to lead continuous improvement activities

* Lean/Six Sigma experience, conducting or managing internal audits

What We Can Offer You -
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Salary Range: $142,200 - $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.