Quality Manager 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None 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. 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 is seeking a talented Quality Manager 1 to join our team based out of our Baltimore, MD location in the PRFC (AFF) and AIMS cells. The Quality Manager 1 will be providing direction to employees utilizing management guidelines and general policies. They will drive employee efficiency, meeting product cost and schedule targets, managing the area to produce quality products, and engaging employees to achieve their highest potential. The Manager is expected to work independently across organizations; manage the use of consumables to achieve budget targets; and perform required SAP/MES transactions to manage inspectors and engineers if needed. This position will be located 100% onsite at our BWI campus outside of Baltimore Maryland. This is a 2nd shift position. What You'll Get To Do: Managing approximately 15 20 represented (union) employees. Responsible for driving the team to achieve monthly delivery objectives per programs with the cell. Ability to lead continuous improvement or lean projects in own area or across areas. Manager requires higher level understanding and have the ability to effectively give direction when related to Assessment and closure, IBASE, and inventory issues. Executing major programs in early phases of production that requires additional ability to interface with engineering and program. Supporting ISO, LEAN, and Quality initiatives. Ability to document and standardize task and efforts. Managing represented employees and interacting with Labor Relations. Working to company policy, business conduct and standards. Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts quality assurance tests; and performs statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Audit quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements. Proven ability to communicate clearly, deliver effective presentations, and analyze data to support decision-making. Leading cross-functional, high-performing teams and mentoring direct reports Basic Qualifications: Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 5 years of manufacturing and/or quality experience; OR a Masters Degree with 3 years of manufacturing and/or quality experience; OR an Associates Degree with 7 years of manufacturing and/or quality experience; OR 9 years of manufacturing and/or quality experience may be accepted in lieu of degree The ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance US citizenship required Preferred Qualifications: BS in business, engineering, or other STEM area 9 years or more of experience in a DOD manufacturing environment 2 years or more of experience in management or leadership of people and/or processes in a Manufacturing or Production environment Experience in Aircraft manufacturing or maintenance Strong manufacturing/production background Experience working in a union environment Experience with SAP/MES Primary Level Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $157,600.00 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. 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Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.