Mission Assurance Manager 1 - Northrop Grumman

Requisition ID: R10182636

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Category:

Mission and Quality Assurance +

Location:

El Segundo, California, United States of America +

Clearance Type:

Secret +

Telecommute:

No- Teleworking not available for this position +

Shift:

Any (United States of America) +

Travel Required:

Yes, 10% of the Time +

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

Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics System sector is hiring a Mission Assurance Manager 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting the F-18 program

The Mission Assurance Manager 1 has responsibility for quality requirements across the F-18 program by providing leadership and managem

ent to assigned personnel

This leadership opportunity will be located in El Segundo, CA

Key Responsibilities:

+ Leads the inspection team to ensure timely inspections and team collaboration along with working closely with operations + Interfaces with program managers, operations, engineering, customer, DCMA, vendor and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met

+ Manage a team of quality inspectors who are responsible for the following: + Simple and complex inspections + Simple spot audits for the floor including (but not limited to) FOD, freezers, flammable cabinets, ATAF (all tools accounted for), etc

+ Processing of MRB nonconformance’s and directing rework operations + Support operations with the First Inspector Program + Maintains the level of quality and part traceability throughout the product life cycle

+ Conducts formal and informal reviews at pre-determined points throughout the product development/manufacturing life cycle

+ Supports First Article Inspection (FAI) process that conforms to AS9103

+ Investigates problems and assists in dispositions of non-conforming hardware

+ Assumes responsibility for timely and effective corrective actions

Basic Qualifications:

+ HS Diploma and 9 or more years of related technical experience in Aircraft, Aerospace or Manufacturing industries in a Quality Environment or a Bachelors degree and 4 or more years of related technical experience in Aircraft, Aerospace or Manufacturing industries in a Quality Environment + Must have 2 years or more of prior management/leadership experience

+ Must have experience working high volume production programs (more than 200 units over the program of record) with knowledge and understanding of Continuous Process Improvement + Must have ability to obtain and maintain DoD with the ability to obtain PAR (Special Program Access) + Must be able to work any Shift

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Current DoD Clearance and Program Access + Background in Composites + SME on core, laminates and bonded ASSY

+ Proficient in GD&T, MES, MESX, TipQA, CPLM, TCUA

AS9100, QMS

+ Quality/Mission Assurance and/or process knowledge and understanding + Strong verbal and written communication skills

+ Quality/Mission Assurance and/or Process experience + Good understanding of AS9100, AS9102, AS9103 and NADCAP

+ Must have the ability to work well and interface with all departments on the program

+ SME regarding Inspection of Bonded Assemblies both low temperature and extremely complex high temperature parts + Solid working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint (ability to create and edit deliverables) + Aerospace manufacturing experience + Ability to read and interpret GD&T drawings Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same

We do the right thing:

upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team

We do what we promise:

holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results

We commit to shared success:

operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams

Finally,

We pioneer:

setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others

Salary Range:

$118,000 - $177,000 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

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Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.