Full Job Description
Requisition ID: R10189460
• Category: Mission and Quality Assurance
• Location: Palmdale, 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
• 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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. 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 - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics is seeking a Principal Quality Analyst. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA and will support our Mission Assurance team.
This position will be responsible for the following activities:
• Proactively manage Supplier Quality risk to drive down supplier escapes
• Develops and implements quality evaluation and control systems
• Assures process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance
• Interfaces directly with Manufacturing and ME personnel and must be knowledgeable in and capable of assessing and manufacturing processes and procedures
• Conducts product and process verification activities, monitors supplier quality performance, and drives root cause corrective action analysis for supplier quality issues
• Development and execution of risk assessments and mitigation plans, and supplier quality requirements development and flow-downs
• Travel to Supplier as needed to support the program
• Collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, hardware and software development functions to ensure quality standards are in place
• Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction
• Work schedule: Work schedule is 9X80 (Mon-Thursday every other Friday)
• Provide inspection methods training and improvements for the inspection team.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelors degree and 5+ years of experience working in Quality or Manufacturing or a Masters degree and 3+ years of experience working in Quality or Manufacturing, years of experience can be used in lieu of degree
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100 requirements
• RCCA Experience
• Inspection Methods Expert
• 3 years PR experience
• Must be a US Citizen and have an active DoD (Department of Defense) Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering discipline
• Knowledge of statistical process control
• Understanding of NADCAP certified processes
• Experience with SAP
• Certified in lean and six-sigma quality engineering methodologies
Salary Range: $91,200 - $136,800
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.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
• Category: Mission and Quality Assurance
• Location: Palmdale, 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
• 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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. 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 - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics is seeking a Principal Quality Analyst. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA and will support our Mission Assurance team.
This position will be responsible for the following activities:
• Proactively manage Supplier Quality risk to drive down supplier escapes
• Develops and implements quality evaluation and control systems
• Assures process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance
• Interfaces directly with Manufacturing and ME personnel and must be knowledgeable in and capable of assessing and manufacturing processes and procedures
• Conducts product and process verification activities, monitors supplier quality performance, and drives root cause corrective action analysis for supplier quality issues
• Development and execution of risk assessments and mitigation plans, and supplier quality requirements development and flow-downs
• Travel to Supplier as needed to support the program
• Collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, hardware and software development functions to ensure quality standards are in place
• Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction
• Work schedule: Work schedule is 9X80 (Mon-Thursday every other Friday)
• Provide inspection methods training and improvements for the inspection team.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelors degree and 5+ years of experience working in Quality or Manufacturing or a Masters degree and 3+ years of experience working in Quality or Manufacturing, years of experience can be used in lieu of degree
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100 requirements
• RCCA Experience
• Inspection Methods Expert
• 3 years PR experience
• Must be a US Citizen and have an active DoD (Department of Defense) Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering discipline
• Knowledge of statistical process control
• Understanding of NADCAP certified processes
• Experience with SAP
• Certified in lean and six-sigma quality engineering methodologies
Salary Range: $91,200 - $136,800
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.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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