(On-Site) Manager Test Inspection 2

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Azusa
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job 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.The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!Northrop Grumman Space Systems sector is seeking a Test Inspection Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The test inspection manager 2 will report to our Mission Assurance group. This position will be located in Azusa, CA and be reporting to the physical campus on a daily basis.What you will get to do:This management role will oversee the direct supervision/management of a bargaining unit union inspection staff that is responsible for determining compliance and product integrity. This group oversees the space flight hardware to industry and Northrop Grumman specifications at the Azusa site.Key Characteristics:

• Providing direction to subordinates based on general policies and management guidance to support program objectives.
• Provide Training plan for Inspection Personnel on ESD, FOD/FOE, Contamination / Environmental Controls, following Prod. Orders for Hardware AI&T.
• Knowledge in general inspection techniques and theory for both mechanical and electronic assemblies including familiarity with IPC, J-STD, MIL-STD and NASA workmanship standards.
• Excellent communication / interpersonal skills required to interface with PMO's, IPT's, Internal / External Customer (NASA, DCMA, USSF, NGC, LM) representatives at various management levels concerning operations, hardware status and scheduling.
• Must have the ability to prepare and conduct briefings and participate in technical meetings concerning operations, hardware flow, mission assurance processes and customer / program objectives.
• Must be capable of implementing Site Floor / Hardware / Process Audits and interface during AS9100 / ISO Compliance Reviews, Corporate BSR's, DCMA and Customer Audits.
• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels.
• Must be comfortable in a manufacturing, integration, assembly, and test environment and be able to collaborate closely with system engineers, hardware designers, and integration/test engineers.
• Capable of providing direction and guidance to Inspection personnel on Operational Efficiencies, working in a Class C (Rapid) environment, Digital Transformation and Work Force Engagement.Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field & 7 years of related experience
  • 3 years of leadership experience (people, teams, projects, programs)
  • Familiar with SAP / MES for Production Orders, Quality Notifications, Non-Conforming Material (Preliminary Review / MRB / FRB), Time Charging Modules for Union members
  • Proficient in MS Office programs (MS Access, Excel, Word)
  • Ability to obtain & maintain a DoD security clearance (US Citizenship Required)Preferred Qualifications:
    • Master's Degree in a STEM field & 10+ years of related experience
    • 3+ years of functional management experience
    • Current & active DoD secret security clearance Salary Range: $107,800 USD - $161,800 USD 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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