Quality and Mission Assurance (Q&MA) Manager

Aerojet Rocketdyne is looking for a Quality and Mission Assurance Manager ensure mission success for exciting government and non-government space and defense missions through superior project and people leadership skills. This position will lead the Machining/Tool, Chemical and Heat process Inspection teams on 1st shift at the Aerojet Rocketdyne Canoga Site. The Precision Measurement Room (PMR) employs a variety of manual and automated machine instruments as well as hand tools to verify product and tooling dimensions to aerospace tolerances, including the use of coordinate measuring machines, structured light, lasers, optical comparators, molds, borescopes, profilometers, etc. The PMR team also assists in defining product tooling dimensional and inspection requirements. Process Inspectors verify product propulsion system cleanliness and clean room environments to meet product and performance requirements. Weld Inspectors are responsible for verification of in place tube weld, EB weld, Robotic weld, manual weld and brazing quality compliance. Normal shift start time is 6:00am.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor for the global aerospace and defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our more than 50,000 employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.

Enjoy work/life balance at our Canoga Park, CA (Los Angeles area) site. At this facility, we design & manufacture rocket engines and unique power systems that support space exploration & the defense of our nation such as NASA’s SLS, Lockheed Martin’s THAAD, Sierra Nevada’s Dream Chaser, and the Mars Perseverance Rover.

Youre not just "doing a job" at Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies Company. The work you perform makes significant contributions to national security and space exploration.

• Inspiring Company Culture - Our people support each other and work together to leave an indelible impact on our nation’s aerospace and defense legacy. Read more about our culture: Careers L3Harris
• Rest and Relaxation- Accrue 3 weeks of vacation to start plus separate sick allowance. 9/80 schedule providing longer weekends. Plus 90 hours of paid holidays on average throughout the year.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts, and Wellness programs. Want to know more? Check out: Benefits L3Harris
• Prepare for the Future - 401(k) with company match
• Professional Development - Tuition assistance, free professional development training through Rocket University, employee recognition, and leadership development programs
• Employee Resource Groups – Local and Enterprise employee-led volunteer groups to create community, awareness, impact, and to support a culture where everyone belongs

This manager will have budget responsibility for ~ 30 Inspectors and 4-6 salaried personnel. Skillful mentoring and coaching will be required to sustain quality requirements and to maximize production efficiencies through daily coordination, capital projects, Total Productive Maintenance(TPM) planning and Process Continuous Improvement.

• 60 - Developing staff and leading execution of daily work assignments to meet quality, cost, and schedule commitments. Provide guidance and assistance to subordinates in executing inspection activities.
• 10 - Ensuring work center readiness, efficiency and compliance (Total Productive Maintenance, equipment and tool calibration, effective implementation of Aerojet Rocketdyne Business Operating System Tools, maintaining Bargaining Unit overtime records, work instructions, etc.) required to ensure reliable support.
• 10 - Coordinate between manufacturing work centers and across shifts to ensure hardware velocity without escapes and minimizing “waste”.
• 10 - Responsible for developing and then executing to the approved department budget performance and reporting.
• 10 - Accountable for managing personnel performance and evaluations in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Requires a Bachelors degree in an engineering or science discipline and at least nine (9) years of related experience in Quality/Manufacturing/ (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

Successful candidates will have direct experience in Aerospace Quality or Manufacturing leadership roles. Preferred candidates will also have experience in reading and interpreting drawings and engineering specifications and have a very good understanding of Quality processes. The ability to adapt in a dynamically changing environment is also a necessary skill for this position. Experience working in a bargaining unit environment is also desired.

• Strong leadership, problem solving and written/verbal communication skills are required.
• Leading candidates for this role will have had some leadership (supervisory or managerial) exposure and quality involvement in a Manufacturing/Factory environment with experience or training sufficient to understand heat, weld, chemical and/or measurement processes discussion. Experience working in a bargaining unit environment is also desired.
• Must have the ability to analyze, evaluate and develop solutions to a variety of situations (technical, organizational, etc.).
• Experience with MS Office products is required.
• Must be goal focused and show a history of meeting commitments.
• Ability to motivate and inspire change.
• Familiarity/experience with weld inspection and/or measurement systems (i.e. CMM/Laser trackers) is a plus.

May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level. Requires U.S. Citizenship. Must also be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information, and having dual citizenship may preclude you from being able to meet this requirement.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

Employees must possess the mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer; stamina to sit or stand and maintain attention to detail despite interruptions; may occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 25 pounds; may require occasional walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and/or bending; and vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.

The work environment may also require a combination of indoor and outdoor activity (hot, cold, wet, humid conditions) with a varied amount of walking, standing, sitting, climbing (i.e. ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps), balance (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces), bending, reaching, handling/fingering (seizing, holding, grasping, turning, picking, pinching), stooping, kneeling, crouching. While performing the duties of this job, employees may work around variable noise levels or with fumes or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, etc. requiring the use of personal protective equipment such as face protection (safety glasses, goggles, face shield), foot protection (i.e. steel toed shoes, rubber boots, etc.), gloves, hard hat, shop coat or hearing protection. Work requires the ability to change into or out of personal protective equipment when entering or exiting manufacturing, laboratory, or other areas. This position may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization. Depending on the location of the position, visual certification requirement may apply. The position requires the ability to travel by air or auto.