Northrop Grumman

Quality Engineering Manager - Level 2

Northrop Grumman$115K — $172K *
Magna, UT 84044In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM field with 6-8 years of relevant experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
  • General knowledge of Quality Engineering and Quality Assurance
  • Proven team leadership experience with technical projects
  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills for all organizational levels
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles
  • Demonstrated abilities in coaching and developing team members

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of 8-12 quality engineers
  • Act as the primary contact for S&MA with VSOs and external customers
  • Communicate S&MA's technical capabilities to stakeholders
  • Develop succession plans and mentor key talent within the team
  • Foster collaborative relationships with Propulsion Systems and other technical areas
  • Manage budgets related to materials and labor
  • Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for personal and vacation 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's Space Sector is seeking a Quality Engineering Manager - Level 2 to join our team in Magna, UT. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

The candidate will be responsible for leading and managing a team of quality engineers covering Bacchus manufacturing facilities. This individual will oversee a team of engineers who support a broad range of products and programs.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

In this job, you will:
  • Provide leadership and oversight of 8-12 quality engineers responsible for ensuring product meets requirements
  • Be the face of S&MA to associated VSOs as well as external customers.
  • Represent and communicate S&MA technical capabilities and technologies to internal and external customers
  • Ensure leadership and key subject matter expert succession plans are in place and be proactive by coaching and mentoring key talent to assume increased responsibilities
  • Responsible for establishing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with other technical Propulsion Systems organizations including other groups in S&MA, Operations, Process Engineering, Science and Engineering, and Program Management
  • Manage material and labor budgets
  • Other duties as assigned


This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Approved STEM Bachelor's degree with 8 years of professional/relevant experience - OR - Approved STEM Master's degree with 6 years of professional/relevant experience.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
  • General knowledge of the role of Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Tooling or component Quality
  • Demonstrated team leadership skills - formal engineering or operations leadership experience and/or significant technical projects or investigations
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and with internal and external customers
  • Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing experience
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities, including the ability to coach, develop and mentor others
  • Ability to drive change through creating, sustaining and improving standards and procedures


PreferredQualifications:
  • Experience and knowledge of CM principles
  • Graduate degree (MS, MBA, PhD) in engineering or related technical discipline


As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

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Primary Level Salary Range: $115,000.00 - $172,400.00

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
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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