Northrop Grumman is seeking a Quality Manager 1 for their Rolling Meadows, IL location, where the successful candidate will oversee a team responsible for ensuring product quality and compliance throughout the manufacturing process. The role requires strong management skills, effective communication, and an active U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance
Job Summary
This position involves direct supervision of a team responsible for ensuring all products meet mission needs through in-process and final inspections.
The role requires active interaction with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) as a main point of contact while maintaining strict quality standards.
Northrop Grumman offers competitive benefits including health insurance, savings plans, paid time off, and discretionary bonuses alongside base salary.
Matching Summary
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Northrop Grumman is seeking a Quality Manager 1 for their Rolling Meadows, IL location, where the successful candidate will oversee a team responsible for ensuring product quality and compliance throughout the manufacturing process. The role requires strong management skills, effective communication, and an active U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance.
Salary
Base: $105,000.00 - $157,600.00; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary bonus and annual bonuses available; Benefits: Health insurance, life/disability insurance, savings plan, PTO
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Direct supervision of inspection teams
Secret security clearance required
US citizenship mandatory
Quality Management System compliance
DCMA point of contact responsibilities
Nice-to-have
Continuous improvement initiative driving
Cross-functional process improvement skills
Team coaching and mentorship abilities
Data presentation to leadership
Intellectual curiosity and pioneering spirit
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree with 5 years experience or Master's with 3 years
Active US DoD Secret Security Clearance within last 6 years
US Citizenship required
Experience managing budgets
Experience with inspection processes and techniques