Production Quality Engineering Manager 2

Job Details

• Relocation Assistance: No relocation assistance available
• Clearance Required For Start: No
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time Description

Northrop Grumman Advanced Weapons is seeking a Production Quality Engineering Manager 2 , to join our team. The Production Quality Engineering Manager will be responsible for the product and process compliance , through integration and delivery , to internal and external customers. This role assumes responsibility for the Quality Engineering (QE), Calibration and Quality Control Technician (QCT) functions at the Northridge and Ridgecrest, CA sites.

This position is required to be full-time, on site between the Northridge and Ridgecrest , CA location s . No remote/telework arrangement is available for this position. Applicants must have the ability to obtain a US Government DoD Secret C learance .

The Production Quality Engineering Manager leads the quality engineering function within the manufacturing organization, ensuring that all missile systems are produced in compliance with contractual, regulatory, and safety requirements. This role partners with program managers, global supply chain, manufacturing, and senior leadership to drive continuous improvement, maintain audit readiness, and uphold the integrity of our defense grade production processes.

K EY R E SPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership & Team Development

Direct and mentor a team of 8 + quality engineers, quality control technicians, calibration specialists, and related staff across multiple sites (e.g., Northridge & Ridgecrest).

Conduct performance reviews, create professional development plans, and foster a culture of zero defect manufacturing, proactive risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.

Implement training programs for inspection, QE/QCT, and calibration personnel on ESD, FOD/FOE, contamination, and environmental controls and RCCA/CAPA .

Quality Management System Oversight

Own implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of ISO 9001 / AS9100 procedures/policies , and other defense specific quality systems ( Mil-specs, ITAR, DFARS).

Ensure audit readiness for DoD, DCMA, NAVAIR, customer, and third party assessments; lead internal and external audits and drive corrective preventive action (CAPA) to closure.

Process & Product Assurance

Define, validate, and monitor production quality plans, inspection strategies, and test procedures.

Oversee root cause analysis (RCA) of non conformances, field failures, warranty data, and failure investigations; implement CAPA and quality/ reliability focused actions ( P FMEA, DFMEA ).

Collaborate with Design Engineering to translate design requirements into manufacturable, inspectable and testable specifications.

Manage/lead adjudication and expeditious closure of n on-conformances through the PMRB and MRB with internal and external stakeholders.

Ensure MRB Cage backlog is maintained within levels established my management.

Supplier Quality & Procurement Collaboration

Collaborate with the Supplier Quality organization to address supplier escapes into the factory.

Work with Global Supply Chain and Supplier Quality to drive supplier corrective action plans and track their…