Manager Mission Assurance 3

Manager Mission Assurance 3

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be able to work on-site in Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD Security Clearance – Secret
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of related experience; or Master’s degree with 7 years of related experience. Related experience includes US military or commercial experience in an aircraft, aerospace, space maintenance, or manufacturing environment with a minimum 4 years in a quality role, with a quality Job title, performing quality functions.
• Ability to operate and lead in a team environment and teach and mentor others to manage in the same way.
• A strong willingness to learn, take initiative and resolve issues.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multiple Functions, teams and projects resulting in improvements.
• Knowledge of the Risk Management process and QMA’s risk management roles
• AS9100 or equivalent QMS knowledge and experience
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, change management, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement a strategic vision for Mission Assurance that supports the LFS OU’s overarching goals and objectives while driving affordability and long-term improvement through first time quality and highly effective root cause and corrective actions
• Ensure the Quality Management System (QMS) aligns with the strategic direction of the organization, and that the processes, audits, training, and required equipment are suitable, adequate and effective to perform the programs’ statements of work
• Ensure compliance with the QMS through execution of internal surveillances and audits, and act as the QMS Management representative for third party and customer audits
• Ensure Quality and Mission Assurance policies, procedures, and processes are in place to assure the performance and quality of products with conformance to AS9100, AS9110, established standards, specifications and customer requirements
• Maintain the highest level of commitment to quality, compliance, and internal controls in adherence to company values and ethics
• Ensure timely preparation of proposal BOEs for the QMA team
• Lead collaboration with Program Management, Depot Operations, Flight Line Maintenance, Engineering, Supplier Quality and Global Supply Chain to ensure quality is inherent in every requirement, design, work product, and end-product delivered by Northrop Grumman
• Frequently collaborate with directors, cross-functional leaders and customer representatives, including DCMA representatives, concerning audits, projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, and contractual clarifications
• Promote the professional development of the quality workforce and foster a collaborative culture that sustains the momentum around employee engagement and inclusion, affordability, innovation, value growth and continuous improvement
• Mentor and develop direct reports to provide direct support as needed while additionally coaching and mentoring junior personnel in quality methods and procedures
• Monitor and report on quality metrics, process improvements, corrective action boards, and program audit / performance metrics and processes
• Lead root cause and corrective action analyses (RCCA) and failure investigations for high impact issues and teach/coach/mentor personnel in use of RCCA.

Preferred Qualifications

• FAA A&P License
• Current DOD security clearance of Secret or higher
• AS9100D Lead Auditor Certification
• Certified Quality Manager (CQM)
• Supplier Quality Process knowledge and Experience
• Lean/Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
• BOE creation and demonstrated knowledge of the proposal process
• Knowledge and experience working to DCMA INST 8210.1/ NAVAIR 3710.1
• P-3, E-6B, KC-135, B-707 platform experience
• Experience managing quality operations on the shop floor
• Experience interfacing with and building/maintaining positive relationships with the DCMA team