Manager Mission Assurance 2
- Locations:
- Redondo Beach, California, United States
- Security Clearance:
- Top Secret
About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.
Description
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.Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.
Strategic Space Systems Division has an opening for a Manager Mission Assurance 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California.
Essential Functions:
Manages the Supplier Assurance department that is responsible for Receiving Inspection and its processes. Drives the organization in their performance of process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance. Interfaces directly with programs and must be knowledgeable in, and capable of, assessing both supplier quality and manufacturing processes and procedures. Trains, coaches, and mentors Program Procurement Mission Assurance Engineering personnel, Supplier Quality Inspection personnel, and Quality Operations staff. Facilitates the development and maintenance of actionable common program supplier assurance metrics. Supports Program Preventive and Corrective Action Boards (PCAB) and other programmatic / functional management meetings and/or events as required in support of the Mission Assurance Organization and your department. Identifies and drives the implementation of process improvements and affordability projects. Utilizes a broad understanding of program operations to lead multifunctional teams during root cause and corrective action investigations. Facilitates the development of common Supplier Assurance processes across programs. Coordinates with Business Unit Mission Assurance Directorate to assure personnel growth through cross training, stretch assignments, and exposure to Program and Functional leadership. Supports proposal development and assure forecasts are captured in the Mission Assurance staffing plans.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree required with a minimum of five years relevant work experience
Three years' related experience in quality, industrial, manufacturing or engineering.
Must have prior experience in a functional management role.
Must be able to obtain and be able to maintain a Top Secret and SCI clearance.
Must be willing to travel ~10% of time
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in STEM field with a minimum of five years relevant work experience
Experience in creating and maintaining useable, actionable metrics to drive department decisions and processes
Previous Supply Chain and/or Supply Chain Quality operations