RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Division is seeking a Mission Assurance Manager 3 for our San Diego, CA location. This position will oversee all program Mission Assurance activities for the F-35 CNI program, including production and sustainment. The position will also serve as Quality customer interface, including DCMA. This manager is an experienced leader, possessing demonstrated expertise in the core areas of execution, process development and analysis, performance management, operational excellence, and risk management.

What you'll get to do:

• Defines and monitors mission assurance program specifications and processes to ensure mission success of programs.

• Performs quality, risk management, safety, reliability and maintainability of program achievements, subcontractors, and suppliers in accordance with contractual requirements.

• Assesses program performance, risks, and determining resources to ensure mission assurance.

• Maintains collaborative relationship with customer to ensure mutual understanding and resolution of issues.

The ideal candidate must have an understanding of mission assurance, quality contract requirements, supplier quality, quality engineering, inspection methods, production control, manufacturing operations, product test & evaluation, reliability, root cause analysis, defect analysis, control of nonconforming material, product sell off, shipping, and product support as they apply to quality.

Basic Qualificationsfor the Mission Assurance Manager 3:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience in Quality, Quality Engineering, Program Management, Engineering Management or Manufacturing; Minimum of 6 years of experience with a Master’s degree); Minimum of 10 years of experience with an Associates Degree; or 12 or more years of experience in lieu of degree.

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience (Integrated Product Teams leadership or direct-line management). ​

• Experience with Quality Management Systems.

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience with problem solving techniques to determine Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA).

• Experience in disciplines such as Quality & Mission Assurance, Program Management, Engineering and/or Manufacturing.

• U.S. Citizenship Required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline with Master’s degree in an engineering or management field.

• Defense Industry experience as a Program or Project Manager, Mission Assurance Manager, Quality Manager, Engineering Manager or Manufacturing Management.

• Experience with Customer interactions including DCMA.

• Software Quality experience.

• Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification and or experience helping drive continuous improvement.

• CAM/Earned Value certification and/or experience.

• Active Secret Clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $175,400.00 - $263,200.00

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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.