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Lead the quality engineering function across multiple sites to ensure missile systems comply with contractual, regulatory, and safety requirements. Manage a team of engineers and technicians while driving continuous improvement and maintaining audit readiness for DoD and other agencies.
Requires a BS degree with 5+ years of Quality/Mission Assurance experience or an MS with 3+ years, plus 4+ years of leadership experience. Must be able to obtain a US Government Secret Clearance and possess expertise in AS9100, ISO 9001, and Lean Manufacturing tools.
Northrop Grumman Advanced Weapons is seeking a Production Quality Engineering Manager 1, to join our team. The Production Quality Engineering Manager will be responsible for the product and process compliance, through integration and delivery, to internal and external customers. This role assumes responsibility for the Quality Engineering (QE), Calibration and Quality Control Technician (QCT) functions at the Northridge and Ridgecrest, CA sites.
This position is required to be full-time, on site between the Northridge and Ridgecrest, CA locations. No remote/telework arrangement is available for this position. Applicants must have the ability to obtain a US Government DoD Secret Clearance.
The Production Quality Engineering Manager leads the quality engineering function within the manufacturing organization, ensuring that all missile systems are produced in compliance with contractual, regulatory, and safety requirements. This role partners with program managers, global supply chain, manufacturing, and senior leadership to drive continuous improvement, maintain audit readiness, and uphold the integrity of our defense grade production processes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership & Team Development
Direct and mentor a team of 8+ quality engineers, quality control technicians, calibration specialists, and related staff across multiple sites (e.g., Northridge & Ridgecrest).
Conduct performance reviews, create professional development plans, and foster a culture of zero defect manufacturing, proactive risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.
Implement training programs for inspection, QE/QCT, and calibration personnel on ESD, FOD/FOE, contamination, and environmental controls and RCCA/CAPA.
Quality Management System Oversight
Own implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of ISO 9001 / AS9100 procedures/policies, and other defense specific quality systems (Mil-specs, ITAR, DFARS).
Ensure audit readiness for DoD, DCMA, NAVAIR, customer, and third party assessments; lead internal and external audits and drive corrective preventive action (CAPA) to closure.
Process & Product Assurance
Define, validate, and monitor production quality plans, inspection strategies, and test procedures.
Oversee root cause analysis (RCA) of nonconformances, field failures, warranty data, and failure investigations; implement CAPA and quality/reliability focused actions (PFMEA, DFMEA).
Collaborate with Design Engineering to translate design requirements into manufacturable, inspectable and testable specifications.
Manage/lead adjudication and expeditious closure of non-conformances through the PMRB and MRB with internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure MRB Cage backlog is maintained within levels established my management.
Supplier Quality & Procurement Collaboration
Collaborate with the Supplier Quality organization to address supplier escapes into the factory.
Work with Global Supply Chain and Supplier Quality to drive supplier corrective action plans and track their effectiveness.
Metrics, Reporting & Data Driven Decision Making
Track key quality indicators (PPM, DPMO, First Pass Yield, cost of poor quality) and present trend analyses and improvements to eliminate trends to senior leadership.
Provide data driven recommendations for process redesign, automation, lean initiatives, and cost saving opportunities while maintaining compliance.
Calibration, Inspection & Environmental Controls
Oversee M&TE calibration activities, ensuring measurement and test equipment is maintained and aligned with production schedules.
Digital Transformation & Work In Process (WIP) Management
Support digital quality system rollouts and other technology enabled initiatives.
Reconcile WIP, drive digital transformation projects, and ensure alignment with program objectives.
Continuous Improvement & Lean Six Sigma
Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies; certify GreenBelt/BlackBelt team members as needed.
Lead APQP, SPC, 5S, and digital quality system implementations across product development and production.
Identify risks, implement root cause actions, track effectiveness, and disseminate lessons learned.
Cross Functional RCCA/CAPA Leadership
Lead cross functional RCCA/CAPA activities for nonconformities internally and at key customer sites (e.g., NAWS China Lake, Edwards AFB).
Drive workplan approvals, MRB/PMRB adjudication, and coordinate with external customers on corrective actions.
Strategic Influence & Corporate Quality Initiatives
Shape corporatewide quality strategy, emergingtechnology adoption, and innovative riskmitigation approaches.
Influence QMA initiatives, support ReturntoGreen plans, and ensure lessons learned are captured and shared organizationwide.
Results Orientation
Meet or exceed quality, safety, delivery, employee, and costgoal expectations for both external and internal customers.
Demonstrated ability to develop, grow, and inspire highperforming teams while delivering missioncritical outcomes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
BS degree with 5+ years of Quality or Mission Assurance or a MS with 3+ years of the same experience.
4+ years of management and/or leadership experience leading teams of 5 or more personnel.
Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports Standard.
Experience with ISO 9001/AS9100 Quality Management System implementation & certification.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Root Cause Analysis tools such as Ishikawa, FMEA, DOE, 8D, & 5 Why Analysis.
Past or current Certifications in IPC 7711/7721, IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620. (Will certify those that have held past certifications).
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Current US Government Secret Clearance
Human Factors Training
Certified AS9100 auditor or lead auditor
TipQA, Costpoint and MES experience
Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black-Belt Certified
ASQ Certifications such as CQE, CQI, CQT, CQM, etc.
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We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. 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. Our careers site can be found at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. If you are contacted about a job at Northrop Grumman, please verify the email came from the domain @ngc.com before engaging with that contact. If you are contacted by a Northrop Grumman recruiter on LinkedIn, please that their profile includes the verified check mark to ensure the contact is legitimate.
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