Production Quality Engineering Manager 2

About this role

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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 Advanced Weapons is seeking a   Production Quality Engineering Manager 2 ,   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 location s .   No remote/telework arrangement is available for this position.  Applicants must have   the ability to obtain   a   US Government DoD Secret   C learance .  

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.    

K EY   R E SPONSIBILITIES:  

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 non conformances, field failures, warranty data, and failure investigations; implement CAPA and   quality/ reliability focused actions ( P FMEA,   DFMEA ).   

• Collaborate with Design Engineering to translate design requirements into manufacturable,   inspectable and   testable specifications.  

• Manage/lead adjudication   and expeditious closure of n on-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 Green Belt/Black Belt 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 non conformities internally and at key customer sites (e.g., NAWS China Lake, Edwards AFB).   

• Drive work plan approvals, MRB/PMRB adjudication, and coordinate with external customers on corrective actions.  

S trategic Influence & Corporate Quality Initiatives    

• Shape corporate wide quality strategy, emerging technology adoption, and innovative risk mitigation approaches.   

• Influence QMA initiatives, support Return to Green plans, and ensure lesso

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