Requisition ID: R10165407
Category: Engineering
Location: El Segundo, California, United States of America
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: Any (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 1
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
Essential Functions / Responsibilities:
Defines and monitors mission assurance program specifications and processes to ensure mission success of programs.
Performs or assures quality, risk management, safety, reliability and maintainability of program achievements, subcontractors, and suppliers in accordance with contractual requirements.
Assesses program performance and risks and determines resources to ensure mission assurance.
Work with the Engineering team to ensure that part requirements are correctly described and documented in the production work plans.
Participate with corrective action or improvement teams and promote the use of data to assist in the improvement effort.
Preparation of first article inspection packages for internal approval or presentation to the final Customer.
Processing of MRB nonconformances.
Supports the Program, Operations, Engineering and Quality teams with data analytics for improvement processes.
Conduct or support internal audits, process observations and area assessments.
Interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor, and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met.
Basic Qualifications:
Engineer Quality: Bachelor’s degree STEM discipline and 2 years of experience in Quality and/or Mission Assurance work experience.
Experience conveying technical information (both written and verbal).
Use and/or application of technical principles, theories, and concepts.
Ability to read and interpret GD&T drawings.
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance and Special Program Access.
Principal Engineer Quality: Bachelor’s degree STEM discipline and 5 years of experience in Quality and/or Mission Assurance work experience; Master's Degree and 3 years of experience in Quality and/or Mission Assurance work experience; PhD and 0 years of experience.
Knowledge of Inspection Plans and First Article Inspections.
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance and Special Program Access.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Prior aircraft manufacturing experience or background in composites.
Knowledge of Root Cause and Corrective Action methods.
Knowledge of continuous improvement principles.
Knowledge of data analysis methods and tools.
Experience in quality management systems to support program processes, audits, and improvement.
Highly self-motivated person, able to take the initiative to become involved in activities to help resolve problems and make improvements.
Knowledgeable with Northrop Grumman internal systems; Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
Knowledge and experience with Quality Management Systems (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001, etc.).
Active DOD Secret Security Clearance last investigated within 5 1/2 years and the ability to obtain and maintain special program access.
Salary Range: $79,300 - $118,900
Salary Range 2: $97,500 - $146,300
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.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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