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JAPAN Q4 Quality Manager full_time

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

WORK SHIFT: 1st Shift

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

REFERRAL BONUS ELIGIBLE: No

Description

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a highly qualified individual to perform the function of Operating Unit (OU) Quality Manager (QM) Manager 1.  The selected candidate will report to the Global Autonomous and Tactical Solutions (GATS) Operating Unit (OU) Mission Assurance Manager and will have dotted line reporting responsibilities to independent site leads and Program Managers. The GATS OU has programs located across the United States and internationally. This position is reported to the site Quality and Mission Assurance Manager in Sierra Vista, AZ and would be able to perform work remotely.

Your Responsibilities will include:

  • The Quality Manager will monitor mission assurance program specifications and processes to ensure the mission success of programs. QMA works with the various teams to promote continuous quality assurance, risk management, safety, reliability and maintainability of program achievements, subcontractors, and suppliers in accordance with contractual and governing requirements. In doing so, we help determine resources and activities to ensure compliance.
  • In this functional role, the candidate would be responsible for Quality and Mission Assurance requirements for the assigned Program and Site Quality activities included in the contractual scope and statement of work. These related activities extend to Sustainment, Development, Production and Supplier Quality Performance.
  • This Quality Leader will serve a key performance element of Program Management while providing oversight of Program or Project Quality requirements across a limited set of sustainment programs at multiple sites or operation locations, both Domestic and International.
  • The successful candidate will be functionally responsible for providing and managing QA management support for existing programs, future task orders and proposed work scope.  These responsibilities include implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of a Quality Assurance Plan according to the requirements of the Quality Standard and Division, Sector and Corporate quality policies, processes and procedures ensuring the total integration of quality requirements throughout all phases of design, planning, procurement, test, delivery and post-delivery support.   
  • The successful candidate will provide leadership and guidance to the site Program, Maintenance and Inspection team and will be the focal point to site for all QMS activities including Program Assurance, Quality Assurance, System Assurance and Supplier Quality. We are looking for a leader who will foster a collaborative environment and sustained results.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Must have a high school diploma or GED with a minimum of 10 years in related professional and/or military experience in Program management or Quality and Mission Assurance, that includes a background in the aircraft, aerospace, and/or manufacturing industries and within management or team lead roles
  • Will also consider: 
  • Bachelor’s degree and 8years of experience
  • Master’s degree and 4 of experience
  • Must have at least 2 years’ experience in root cause and corrective action processes.
  • Understanding and experience with Lean-Agile methodologies.
  • Understanding and experience with Continuous Improvement concepts, processes and tools.
  • Experience with various methods of root cause analysis (e.g., 5 Why, Ishikawa, Current Reality tree, etc.)
  • Audit, Surveillance and Practical experience with common Military, Aerospace and Defense Standards, Defense Contract Management Authority (DCMA) regulatory requirements (COMNAVAIRINST 4790, DCMA INST 8210.)
  • Understanding the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and how they relate to QMA activities.
  • Strong working knowledge and experience with ISO9001, AS9100, AS9102 compliance and certification requirements
  • Business Managment understanding in the context of the impact of quality or lack of quality on Profit & Loss, Cost and Schedule.
  • The successful candidate must possess a complete and thorough understanding of Program Management and Quality Assurance as well as demonstrated leadership, managerial acumen, and effective communication skills across all levels of the company.
  • Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Proficient with the MS Office Professional suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master of Science (MS) in program management or mission assurance related field
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or American Society of Quality Certification

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.

Salary Range: $92,600.00 – $146,300.00

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.

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 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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