Hiring: Manager Quality Engineering 2 Company: Northrop Grumman Location: Linthicum Heights, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 05:01:09 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Defense Industry, Foundry, Microsoft Office, Program Management, Root Cause Analysis, Secret Clearance, Six Sigma About the job Required Skills: •Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Manager Quality Engineering 2 to join our Quality and Mission Excellence (QME) team assigned to the Advanced Technology Labs (ATL) facilities in Linthicum, Maryland •This position will report directly to the ATL Mission Assurance Manager, and the qualified candidate will lead a diverse and high-performing team of Quality Engineers and Analysts supporting all site operations and programs. •What You Will Get To Do •Build a high-performing team, supporting the professional development of team members. •Foster a collaborative culture that sustains momentum around engagement, problem solving, and continuous improvement. •Provide clear assignments, helping team members connect their efforts to the bigger picture •Establish strong working relationships with stakeholders across programs and functional organizations. •Regularly communicate program execution status and site quality metrics to a wide audience of professionals and leadership. Qualifications: •Defense industry experience, including interface with government customers •ASQ Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), Quality Engineer (CQE), and/or Quality Auditor (CQA) •Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or Master Black Belt •Extensive microelectronics experience with robust understanding of quality metrics related to microelectronics (e.g. yield, scrap, etc.) •What We Can Offer You •Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. •Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits, including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more! •The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Compensation: •$127,100 - $190,700 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!