Manager Quality
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Engineering
Quality Engineering -
Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Engineering
Overview
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available. CLEARANCE TYPE:
Confidential. TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time.
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. The team leads the lifecycle support for medium-caliber cannons, miniature precision strike weapons for airborne platforms, survivability solutions for soldiers, and next-generation tactical ammunition for various combat platforms.
Responsibilities- Manager for a team of 8-10 direct reports.
- Ensure conformance to all quality-related customer contract requirements in collaboration with programs.
- Ensure quality products, services, and solutions throughout each program’s life cycle.
- Ensure compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) policies and processes.
- Work cross-functionally to identify and facilitate initiatives for business, operational, technical, and administrative process improvements.
- Drive Continuous Improvement activities within the organization.
- Actively drive program planning and schedule reviews to verify all key risks are identified and mitigated.
- Develop and improve process metrics to drive improvement in the organization.
- Deliver quality-related data and presentations to leadership.
- Review Corrective Actions for acceptance or closure as part of the corrective action review board.
- Develop and/or approve Basis of Estimates (BOE) for program or product Quality Engineering plans and activities.
- Participate in program technical reviews (SRR, SFR, PDR, TRR, CDR, IDR, etc.) and review/approve associated technical documentation (drawings, specifications, etc.).
- Coordinate with Supplier Quality and Mission Assurance to harmonize activities across functions.
- Bachelor’s Degree plus 5 years of experience relevant to quality/quality engineering; or master’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience.
- Understanding of GD&T and drawings
- Experience in a highly regulated industry (ISO
9001, AS9100, etc.) - Experience with regulated industry Certified Quality Management System requirements
- Understanding and application of statistical methods and data analytics
- Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Must be eligible to obtain a Secret Clearance
- US Citizenship required
- Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM discipline
- Experience managing teams in 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: $ - $. The above salary 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 reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. Northrop Grumman provides benefits including health insurance, 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 posting date;
this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and candidate availability. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, with decisions made 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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