RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager Mission Assurance 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Mission Assurance organization. This leadership role is located at Clearfield, UT. The Manager Mission Assurance 1 will have the responsibility of defining and monitoring mission assurance program specifications and processes to ensure mission success of programs, which will include the following responsibilities: Role Responsibilities: Performs or assures quality, risk management, safety, reliability and maintainability of program achievements, subcontractors, and suppliers in accordance with contractual requirements. Assesses program performance and risks and determines resources to ensure mission assurance. Provides daily supervision and direction to Quality Inspection Staff. Responsible for providing objective oriented direction to team members utilizing management guidelines and general policies that fully engage our Quality Management System. Interfaces with program managers, operations, engineering, customer, DCMA, vendor and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met. 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. This position will offer be 3rd shift, 3/12 work schedule, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self motivated, proactive, and goal oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. 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 Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree AND 4 years of experience in Mission Assurance, Quality Assurance, Supporting Systems Engineering, Systems Integration, or data analytics in Aircraft, Aerospace, Manufacturing Industries or Military related experience OR High school Diploma/GED AND 8 years of related technical experience in Aircraft, Aerospace or Manufacturing industries in a Quality Environment Minimum of 1 year of management, supervisor, or other demonstrated leadership experience. Must have an Active DoD Secret Clearance that is in scope Granted or renewed in the last 5 years and the ability to obtain special program access. Must be able to work C Shift Preferred Qualifications: Current 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. Prior work experience in a fast paced, variable environment. 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 Primary Level Salary Range: $104,500.00 $156,700.00 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. 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.