Quality Manager - Tooling Quality Inspection & Engineering - R10216931

Quality Manager 2 – Tooling Quality Inspection & Engineering – R

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Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance type:
Secret. Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.

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 is seeking a dynamic Quality Manager 2 – Tooling Quality Inspection & Engineering to lead a diverse team across multiple sites based in Clearfield, UT. This role combines deep technical expertise in tool design and inspection with broader quality management and project oversight responsibilities. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring that aerospace tooling and inspection processes meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency while managing quality initiatives that support on‑time, on‑budget project delivery.

• Lead a geographically dispersed team of Tool Quality Engineers, Tool Quality Inspectors, and quality professionals in a dynamic, fast‑paced aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Oversee the strategic planning and tactical operations to ensure the acceptance, release, and continual improvement of tooling and quality systems.
• Manage safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives while maintaining employee engagement and compliance with Northrop Grumman’s quality management systems.
• Provide objective‑oriented direction to ensure production standards are met while balancing schedule and budget requirements for multiple aerospace programs.
• Standardize quality engineering and inspection processes across sites, proactively managing resources to mitigate production and schedule risks.
• Utilize advanced technical skills—including the use of laser trackers, CMM equipment, and GD&T—to assess and improve the specialty tooling process and overall quality performance.
• Act as an advisor and liaison between internal departments, suppliers, and customers to analyze data, resolve issues, and implement root cause corrective actions.
• Develop and mentor team members by promoting learning, continuous improvement, and a culture of ethical leadership and inclusive practices.

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 9+ years of related work experience, with at least 5 years in a manufacturing or aerospace quality leadership role.
• Proven leadership experience with at least 5 years managing both exempt and non‑exempt employees in a multi‑site environment.
• Strong proficiency in interpreting and working with engineering blueprints, specifications, and advanced measuring equipment for tool validation and inspection.
• Experience applying quality management methods, root cause analysis, and corrective actions in a production setting.
• Ability to secure/maintain a DoD Secret Clearance and the capability to obtain Special Program Access as required.

• STEM degree.
• Advanced degree.
• Extensive knowledge of aerospace tooling, inspection of specialty tooling, and quality accreditation systems (e.g., AS9100, NADCAP).
• Demonstrated working proficiency with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) standards and composite manufacturing processes.
• Experience balancing strategic program management with detailed technical oversight, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Strong interpersonal, decision‑making, and resource management skills with the ability to drive…