Requisition ID: R10187939
• Category: Mission and Quality Assurance
• Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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: 1
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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
We are looking for you to join our team as a Mission Assurance Manager 2 based in Philadelphia, PA. This position is 100% onsite.
The Mission Assurance Manager will lead mission assurance, quality engineering, and product assurance in support of Marine Systems Business Unit operations in Philadelphia, PA. The manager should be knowledgeable in aerospace and/or military quality and mission excellence processes and requirements.
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.
What you will get to do:

• Provide 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
• Collaborate 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
• Engage 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
• Establish and manage performance metrics to facilitate continuous improvement activities
• Establish and maintain 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
• Lead 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
• Lead efforts to identify and mitigate quality and performance risks using advanced product quality planning (APQP) methods, FMEAs, and early design and supplier engagement
• Ensure compliance through establishment and execution of internal surveillances and audits
• Provide performance reviews and periodic feedback for all direct reports
• Develop and operate within departmental budgets
The ideal candidate will possess the ability to successfully engage on the shop floor to provide solutions and coach and mentor others in the use of quality principles and practices. They will have excellent oral and written communication, data analysis and problem-solving skills and will have the ability to document, plan and manage projects and lead effectively in a team setting.
Basic Qualifications for the Mission Assurance Manager 2:

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience; OR a Master's Degree in a technical field with a minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience.
• 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.
• Experience establishing and maintaining comprehensive quality management systems.
• Experience conducting and/or managing internal audits.
• Experience with ISO 9001 or AS9100 based quality management systems.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance.
• US Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with NDT inspection.
• Experience with supplier quality and risk reduction.
• Experience applying advanced product quality planning.
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.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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.PDN-9e5d2950-149e-475a-b247-b80acfae2310