Requisition ID: R10181455- Category: Engineering
- Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
- Clearance Type: Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10 of the Time
- Positions Available: 1
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history. What Youll Get To Do:
This position defines and monitors the Mission Assurance (MA) program specifications and processes to ensure mission success of programs.
- Perform or assures quality, risk management, safety, reliability and maintainability of program achievements, subcontractors, and suppliers in accordance with contractual requirements.
- Assesses program performance and risks, and determines resources to ensure MA effectiveness.
- Responsible for MA task delegation and establishing budgets and spend plans.
- Act as Cost Account Manager (CAM) to support program Earned Value (EV) analysis and establish budget baselines and performing Comprehensive Estimate at Completion (CEAC) reviews.
- Provides technical solutions and insight which supports Quality Management System (QMS) functions on Department of Defense (DOD) software and hardware engineering, development, test, integration, and production programs. Utilize customer and Northrop Grumman Mission Assurance policies and procedures, such as ISO 9001/AS9100, to help realize those solutions.
- Ensures Mission and Quality Assurance support throughout the development, review, delivery, and maintenance cycles for program CDRL/SDRL deliverables, internal plans, and risk-based process audits.
- Participates as MA representative in Configuration Control Board meetings to assure compliance with established Configuration Management policies and procedures.
- Participates in design review providing feedback on designs to engineering/manufacturing personnel. Hands-on experience developing or reviewing plans and processes associated with AS9100.
- Works with the MA team and program management team to define, gather, evaluate, and effectively present process and quality metrics to assist with program efficiency, effectiveness, and continuous improvement. Ability to coordinate/collaborate with external quality teams in data gathering, problem solving, risk mitigation, and root cause corrective action.
- Experience providing root cause analysis and presenting key metrics to Quality and Program leadership. Attention to detail coupled with the ability to quickly learn, assess, and apply new processes/procedures. Serves as the MA representative on the program Material Review Board.
- Also serves as the primary liaison with customer representatives and coordinates and supports product “Sell-Off” and well as responses to customer questions and requests for corrective actions.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM/Technical discipline and 8+ years of related experience; 6+ Years related experience with Masters; 4 Years related experience with PhD.
- Experience with AS9100/ISO9001 Quality Management experience
- Solid written and verbal interpersonal, communication skills and confidence to brief senior management with solid foundation in Mission Assurance applications.
- Six Sigma trained/certified or knowledge of statistical analysis methods and techniques.
- Ability to work in cross-functional teams to resolve problems or issues
- Exposure to Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
- Experience in quality planning
- Awareness of the J-standard requirements
- Experience with Root Cause analysis and Corrective Action Planning
- Active Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
- Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
- Excellent data analysis skills using, Mini Tab, Excel or similar
- Strong presentation & communication skills
- Record of increasing responsibility and leadership supporting manufacturing, electrical, and mechanical engineering organizations
- SAP knowledge
- Experience working with electrical or mechanical design requirements and specifications.
- Experience working with or applying J-standard requirement
- Experience in a lead role providing advisory input and mentorship
- Ability to obtain and maintain an advanced clearance.
Salary Range: $119,200 - $178,800
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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet conditions.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
