Director Mission Assurance

Northrop Grumman

. Lead the Quality and Mission Assurance organization for the Weapons Systems Division .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $209,100 - $363,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Quality and Mission Assurance, ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards and driving continuous improvement through Six Sigma methodologies. Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams and delivering high-quality aerospace products while adhering to regulatory guidelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Quality Assurance LeadershipMission Assurance Program DevelopmentRisk Management and ComplianceContinuous Improvement MethodologiesAerospace and Defense Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Quality AssuranceMission AssuranceRisk ManagementLean PrinciplesSix SigmaProcess Control AnalysisMetric DevelopmentProgram ManagementEngineering ComplianceSupplier Quality Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam BuildingCommunicationProblem SolvingMotivational Skills

Tools & Technologies

QMS StandardsCapability Maturity ModelsManufacturing TechnologiesInspection ProcessesCorrective Action Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Active US ClearanceBachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree (Preferred)MBA (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseManufacturingProgram ManagementQuality StandardsRegulatory ComplianceSubcontractor ManagementForeign Object EliminationContractual RequirementsPerformance Monitoring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Quality and Mission Assurance organization for the Weapons Systems Division
Define and monitor mission assurance program specifications and processes to ensure program mission success
Perform or assure quality, risk management, safety, reliability, and maintainability of program achievements, subcontractors, and suppliers
Assess program performance and risks and determine resources to ensure mission assurance
Ensure on-time delivery of high-quality products and services meeting contractual requirements and business objectives
Drive continuous improvement of people, products, processes, systems, and services through world-class manufacturing, innovative technologies, lean principles, Six Sigma projects, and common best practices
Develop, maintain, and ensure compliance with mission assurance programs, policies, processes, procedures, standards, specifications, and agency guidelines
Provide expertise and guidance on policies, regulatory and governmental regulations, and agency guidelines
Foster an inclusive, motivated, and engaged work culture
Support program development by assuring engineering products and processes conform to internal and customer requirements
Work with engineering and manufacturing to ensure inspections, process control analyses, and audits are conducted continuously
Ensure Quality/Mission Assurance, Manufacturing, and Engineering processes align with capability maturity models and QMS standards such as AS9100
Provide oversight for factory accountability and foreign object elimination practices
Review trend metrics and analyze misses to implement performance improvements
Standardize and facilitate root cause and corrective action efforts
Oversee supplier quality management and collaborate with site Quality & Mission Assurance and Global Supply Chain leaders on strategic and preventive solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of related experience, OR a Master’s degree and 8+ years of related experience
Related experience in aircraft, aerospace, manufacturing, quality, program management, engineering, and/or business management related functions
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a leader, manager, or other team lead
Active US Clearance (Secret or higher)
Preferred: MS or MBA degree
Preferred: Minimum of 10 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Mission Assurance specific roles
Preferred: Minimum of 5 years of experience in metric development for process health and performance monitoring large programs/projects
Extensive leadership experience, preferably within the Aerospace and Defense industry
Leadership experience in production programs
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Discretionary bonus may be available
Long Term Incentives may be available for Vice President or Director positions
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Overtime may be available depending on the position
Shift differential may be available depending on the position