RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available clearance:TYPE: Confidential

ConfidentialConfidentialonfidential 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 Defense Systems is seeking a Quality Manager to join our team of professionals supporting the Armament Systems business site in Plymouth, MN . This site develops and produces medium and large caliber ammunition as well as precision capabilities for direct and indirect fire systems. Leading the industry, this team successfully completes lifecycle support for medium caliber cannons, develops miniature, precision strike weapons for airborne platforms, creates survivability solutions for soldiers and the next generation tactical ammunition for a variety of combat platforms Description Manager for a Quality Engineering team supporting the Ammunition Operating Unit in Northrop Grumman’s Armament Systems Business Unit at our Plymouth, Minnesota location. This position is responsible for the direct supervision/management of the Program Quality Engineering team that is accountable for supporting the quality

the quality requirements:of the program contracts and quality needs of the program team, including quality planning and program performance, quality cost, quality performance and program regulatory compliance. Specific Job Responsibilities include: Management responsibility for a team of 8 10 direct reports. Working with the team and programs to ensure conformance to all quality related customer contract requirements. Working with the team assure quality products, services, and solutions throughout each program’s life cycle. Ensuring compliance to Quality Management System (QMS) business policies and processes. Work cross functionally to identify and facilitate initiatives for business, operational, technical, and administrative process improvements. Driving Continuous Improvement activities within the organization. Actively drive program planning and schedule reviews to verify all key risks have been identified and satisfactorily mitigated. Develop and improve process metrics to drive improvement in the organization Deliver quality related data / presentations to leadership. Review Corrective Actions for acceptance or closure as part of the corrective action review board. Develops and/or approves Basis of Estimates (BOE) for program or product Quality Engineering plan/activities/tasks. Participate in program technical reviews (SRR, SFR, PDR, TRR, CDR, IDR, etc. (as applicable.) along with participation in reviewing and approving associated technical documentation (drawings, specifications, etc.). Coordinate with the Supplier Quality and Mission Assurance functions to enhance cross specialty harmonization of activities and initiatives. Basic

tives. Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree plus 5 years of

5 years of experience:relevant to quality/quality engineering; or masters degree plus 3 years of relevant experience. Understanding of GD&T and drawings

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Experience working in a highly regulated industry (ISO9001, AS9100, etc.)

Experience working with regulated industry Certified Quality Management System

requirements Understanding and application of statistical methods and data analytics Strong written and verbal communication and formal presentation

skills Must be eligible to obtain a Secret

Clearance US

Citizenship:required Preferred

ed Preferred

Qualifications: Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM discipline

Experience managing teams within one or more of the following areas: Quality Engineering, Mission Assurance, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing / Process Engineering or Equivalent ASQ Certifications such as CQM/OE, CQE, etc. Lean / Six Sigma Master or Black Belt Certified AS9100

experience Primary Level

salary:Range: $102,400.00 $153,600.00 The above

00 The above00 The abovesalary 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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