8d ago
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$105,000.00 - $157,600.00/yr

Quality Manager 1

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Manufacturing & ProductionQuality Manager
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Key Responsibilities

Responsible for driving the team to achieve monthly delivery objectives per end of month and contractual

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Manufacturing & ProductionQuality Manager
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Responsibilities

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  • →Responsible for driving the team to achieve monthly delivery objectives per end of month and contractual requirements.
  • →Ability to lead continuous improvement or lean projects in own area or across areas.
  • →Manager requires higher level understanding and have the ability to effectively give direction when related to Assessment and closure, IBASE, and inventory issues.
  • →Executing major programs in early phases of production that requires additional ability to interface with engineering and program.
  • →Supporting ISO, LEAN, and Quality initiatives.
  • →Ability to document and standardize task and efforts.
  • →Working to company policy, business conduct and standards.
  • →Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment.
  • →Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts quality assurance tests; and performs statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.
  • →Audit quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.
  • →Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements.
  • →Proven ability to communicate clearly, deliver effective presentations, and analyze data to support decision-making.
  • →Leading cross-functional, high-performing teams and mentoring direct reports

Requirements

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  • Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years of manufacturing and/or quality experience; OR a Master’s Degree with 3 years of manufacturing and/or quality experience; OR an Associate’s Degree with 7 years of manufacturing and/or quality experience; OR 9 years of manufacturing and/or quality experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance
  • US citizenship required

  • BS in business, engineering, or other STEM area
  • 9 years or more of experience in a DOD manufacturing environment
  • 2 years or more of experience in management or leadership of people and/or processes in a Manufacturing or Production environment
  • Experience in Aircraft manufacturing or maintenance
  • Strong manufacturing/production background
  • Experience with SAP/MES

Primary Level Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $157,600.00

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 are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, 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 job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
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Who can apply
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About this job

Pay per year
$105,000–$157,600 a year
26% above the $104,500 median for Quality Manager jobs on Jobera (266 salaries).
Posted
8 days ago
Employer
has 5,174 open jobs on Jobera.

Listing Details

Posted
October 13, 2026
First seen
October 17, 2026
Last seen
October 21, 2026

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Quality Manager 1$105,000.00 - $157,600.00