RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: NoAt 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.
We are looking for you to join our team as a Manager Quality 1 based out of Salt Lake City, UT to lead the Product Inspection Team.
This is a full-time on-site position in Salt Lake City.
This leader will enable high performing teams and will be responsible for executing, monitoring, and reporting on the health and quality of products and services. The position requires the manager to act as thought-leader and requires a candidate with strong leadership presence and decision-making skills with the ability to lead in an environment of ambiguity and continuous change.
What you'll get to do:
Manage Receiving Inspection and Sell Off Team.
Responsible for leadership of a team of quality inspectors and analysts at the Salt Lake City, UT site.
Meet all functional compliance, budget, and financial targets for Q&MA.
Strategy execution collaboration with the division, sector, and corporate Q&MA organizations.
Represent the Q&MA function and support various business report out forums such as Operational Units, Business Units and Division.
Manage a diverse inspection team responsible for part and material inspection, contractual compliance, and quality oversight for a wide variety of manufacturing processes.
Regularly interact with on-site Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) representatives regarding product quality, audits, and corrective actions.
Leverage metrics and customer & employee feedback to assess team performance & continuous improvement. Determine appropriate resource allocation to ensure mission success.
Provide clear assignments, help employees connect their day-to-day efforts to the bigger picture, create an inclusive work environment characterized by mutual respect, and build a culture that motivates employees to their highest levels of performance.
Influences employee development with the focus on strong succession planning and strategic leadership movement, and partners to build leadership depth.
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills with an intimate knowledge of inspection methodologies. The candidate will have a metric focused management style and be adept at ensuring accountability through data. The candidate will be familiar with Aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing industry.
Basic Qualifications for the Manager Quality 1:
Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in quality control, inspection, or manufacturing; Master's Degree with 3 years of experience; Associate Degree with 7 years of experience; OR 9 years of experience in lieu of degree.
Leadership experience (Integrated Product Teams leadership or direct-line management).
Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Experience managing budgets and financial performance.
Experience with Quality Management Systems.
U.S. Citizenship Required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in STEM, Management, or Business.
Quality Management System experience (Principles and Operating. Practices, ISO 9001, AS9100, and customer FAR & DFAR requirements).
Experience with customer interactions, including DCMA and MDA.
Financial planning, budgeting, and earned value experience for both proposals and program execution.
Defense Industry experience as a Program or Project Manager, Quality Manager, Engineering Manager, or Manufacturing Manager.
Lean/Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification with experience to drive continuous improvement.
Hands on inspection experience using industry standard tools
Experience with reading and understanding contractual requirements and how they affect quality requirements.
Active Secret Clearance.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $95,000.00 - $142,600.00The 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.
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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.
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