Mission Assurance Manager - NDI

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes

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 Mission Assurance Manager 1, Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) to join our team in Iuka, MS for a classified program. The Mission Assurance Manager will manage the Northrop Grumman NDI team and lead all Mission Assurance efforts related to Nondestructive Inspection on the program. Our Team in Iuka, MS is Customer focused, process driven, and dedicated to continuous improvement.

This position is responsible for the direct supervision/management of the Nondestructive Inspection team at our Iuka, MS site. This includes managing non‑exempt technicians working a classified program and will be responsible for the combined strategic (long‑term) and tactical (short‑term) management planning activities.

• Has overall responsibility for execution of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost objectives, along with employee engagement for the Nondestructive Inspection team within the FCC site
• Strong focus on safe work environment, Zero Defects, and continuous improvement activities
• Manages both the strategic and short‑term tactical activities of the work area
• Optimizes inspection flow and production rates to meet customer demands, improve inventory turns and drive month over month cost improvement
• Responsible for proactive resource management to mitigate production schedule risks
• Support a work environment characterized by employee involvement and participative management to encourage the highest level of employee commitment and cooperation
• Manage inspection team staffing levels to support customer requirements while maintaining efficient operations

• High school Diploma/GED with at least 5 years manufacturing experience in Ultrasonic testing
• At least one year supervisory/leadership experience
• Currently or previously certified to Level 2 per NAS
  410 in Ultrasonics (certification will be verified)
• Must meet all requirements per NAS
  410 to obtain Level 3 Certification in Ultrasonics
• Active US Govt Clearance (secret or higher)
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
• Must have technical and in‑depth knowledge of Nondestructive Testing applications/methods and Mission Assurance (MA) functions
• Demonstrated success managing and developing employees technical skills
• Proven leadership experience with mid to high rate production programs
• Strong working knowledge of composites manufacturing and inspection processes
• Demonstrated consistent use of the following competencies:
  Business acumen, composure, delegating, interpersonal savvy, planning, time management, timely decision making, presentation skills
• Demonstrated success in leading teams to consistently meet customer expectations
• Demonstrated commitment to creating and maintaining a safe work environment
• Understanding and use of root cause analysis
• Demonstrated success in maximizing resources and throughput
• Demonstrated ability to remove waste from inspection processes
• Demonstrated strong technical skills related to Ultrasonic inspection of composite materials

• Aerospace or aviation experience strongly desired
• Advanced computer skills and working…