Northrop Grumman

Manager Quality 1

Northrop Grumman • $95K — $142K *
Jacksonville, FL 32210In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Yesterday
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Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent plus 9+ years relevant experience in Quality Assurance, Bachelor's degree with 5+ years, or Master's degree with 3+ years.
  • FAA A&P license with FAA IA (Inspection Authorization).
  • Experience in highly regulated industries, such as ISO 9001 or AS9100.
  • Proficiency with certified Quality Management Systems and requirements.
  • Experience in statistical methods and data analytics.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting.
  • U.S. Citizenship and ability to pass a CBP Background Investigation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of Quality and Mission Assurance professionals.
  • Ensure customer and contract compliance for the CBP P-3 program.
  • Drive quality across the program lifecycle.
  • Maintain compliance with the Quality Management System requirements.
  • Identify and implement process improvements in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Report quality metrics and present updates to management.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Savings plan.
  • Company paid holidays and PTO for vacation and personal needs.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Manager Quality 1 to support Quality & Mission Assurance (QMA) for the CBP P‑3 program in Jacksonville, FL. The CBP P‑3 fleet supports long‑range surveillance and interdiction missions in support of homeland security and border protection. This role provides the opportunity to lead quality performance on a high‑visibility, mission‑critical program.


Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of QMA professionals, including performance management, coaching, and development.
  • Ensure conformance to all quality‑related customer and contract requirements for the CBP P‑3 program.
  • Drive quality into products, services, and solutions across the full program lifecycle.
  • Ensure compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS), including applicable business processes and standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100).
  • Work cross‑functionally with Program Management, Engineering, Operations, and Supplier Quality to identify and implement process improvements.
  • Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging Lean/Six Sigma and data‑driven methods to reduce defects, rework, and variation.
  • Participate in program planning and schedule reviews to identify and mitigate key quality and mission assurance risks.
  • Report quality and process metrics; prepare and deliver quality‑related status and presentations to next level management.
  • Review and disposition Corrective Action Requests (CARs/iCARs/SCARs) and participate in corrective action review boards.
  • Participate in program technical reviews and review associated technical documentation from a quality perspective.
  • Coordinate with Supplier Quality and Mission Assurance to align expectations and harmonize activities across the supply base.

Basic Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent and 9+ years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance;
    – OR a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience;
    – OR a Master’s degree and 3+ years of relevant experience.
  • FAA A&P license with FAA IA (Inspection Authorization).  
  • Experience working in a highly regulated industry (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100 or equivalent).
  • Experience working with certified Quality Management Systems and associated requirements.
  • Demonstrated understanding and application of statistical methods and data analytics.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for data analysis, reporting, and presentations.
  • U.S. Citizenship.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a CBP Background Investigation.
  • Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time
  • Strong knowledge of the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience managing teams in Quality Engineering, Mission Assurance, Manufacturing, or equivalent.
  • ASQ certifications (e.g., CMQ/OE, CQE).
  • Lean / Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification.
  • Direct AS9100 experience.
  • Prior P‑3 or similar large multi engine turbopropmilitary/para‑military aviation maintenance/modification experience
  • Understanding of the application of the FAA AC 43.13



Primary Level Salary Range: $95,000.00 - $142,600.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Learn more about Northrop Grumman
Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
NASDAQ
NOC
* Ladders Estimates

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