Northrop Grumman Australia · 1 month ago
Quality Manager 2 - Tooling Quality Inspection & Engineering
United States-Utah-Clearfield
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $172K/yr
9+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense company seeking a Quality Manager 2 for Tooling Quality Inspection & Engineering. The role involves leading a diverse team to ensure aerospace tooling and inspection processes meet high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency while managing quality initiatives for project delivery.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead a geographically dispersed team of Tool Quality Engineers, Tool Quality Inspectors, and quality professionals in a dynamic, fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment
Oversee the strategic planning and tactical operations to ensure the acceptance, release, and continual improvement of tooling and quality systems
Manage safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives while maintaining employee engagement and compliance with Northrop Grumman’s quality management systems
Provide objective-oriented direction to ensure production standards are met while balancing schedule and budget requirements for multiple aerospace programs
Standardize quality engineering and inspection processes across sites, proactively managing resources to mitigate production and schedule risks
Utilize advanced technical skills—including the use of laser trackers, CMM equipment, and GD&T—to assess and improve the specialty tooling process and overall quality performance
Act as an advisor and liaison between internal departments, suppliers, and customers to analyze data, resolve issues, and implement root cause corrective actions
Develop and mentor team members by promoting learning, continuous improvement, and a culture of ethical leadership and inclusive practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 9+ years of related work experience, with at least 5 years in a manufacturing or aerospace quality leadership role
Proven leadership experience by having at least 5 years of experience in managing both exempt and non-exempt employees in a multi-site environment
Strong proficiency in interpreting and working with engineering blueprints, specifications, and advanced measuring equipment for tool validation and inspection
Experience in applying quality management methods, root cause analysis, and corrective actions in a production setting
Ability to secure/maintain a DoD Secret Clearance and the capability to obtain Special Program Access as required
Preferred
STEM degree
Advanced degree
Extensive knowledge of aerospace tooling, inspection of specialty tooling, and quality accreditation systems (e.g., AS9100, NADCAP)
Demonstrated working proficiency with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) standards and composite manufacturing processes
Experience balancing strategic program management with detailed technical oversight, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget
Strong interpersonal, decision-making, and resource management skills with the ability to drive continuous process improvement and employee development
A background in aerospace, defense, or high-rate production manufacturing is highly desirable
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase