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Northrop Grumman

Quality Engineer

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A Product Quality Engineer evaluates and tests products and manufacturing systems, to ensure that products are produced that meet quality and performance standards as well as safety and regulatory requirements. Develops product quality standards and monitors production and product testing.

$97,626 / year median in Maryland

+8% projected growth

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Quality Engineer Northrop Grumman - 4.0 Elkridge, MD Job Details $79,600 - $119,400 a year 13 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Quality assurance experience within aerospace industry Statistics Performance improvement leadership Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Data visualization software proficiency Production data analysis Defect resolution root cause analysis Bachelor of Science SAP Product testing in engineering Production deviation management Six Sigma methodology implementation Engineering process optimization Secret Clearance Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) Metrics Reporting
ISO 9001
Mid-level Master's degree First article inspection Minitab SQL Key Performance Indicators Machine intelligence Bachelor's degree Cost analysis Quality control experience within aerospace industry System testing Compliance documentation Collaboration with manufacturing teams Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START
No
CLEARANCE TYPE
None TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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. 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 Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team in Elkridge , MD at our Troy Hill facility .
What You'll Get To Do:
Develops, modifies, applies and maintains quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials product. May have experience in Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). Collaborate with contracts, inspection, manufacturing operations, and shipping. Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place. Introduction to Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), HQMS and Continuous Improvement activities. Maintains Key Performance Metrics (SRR, FTTTY, FTTIY, NDR, CoPQ, test data, etc.) and Charts used to identify trends and track performance process and quality performance. Ensures that performance and quality products conform to established company and regulatory standards. Identifies and review product non-conformances. Uses data to make Quality decisions. Implements and enforces adherence to PrOP, CADSTAR drawings, Quality Assurance Directives (QAD), Work Instructions to fit program quality objectives. Support Functional/ Physical Process Assessments. Presents Program Risks and Opportunities within the Cell. Devises and implements methods and procedures, for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducting quality assurance tests; and performing statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards, and that documentation is compliant with requirements. Leads and implements Continuous Improvements to reduce defect count on the manufacturing floor. May be certified in Lean and Six Sigma quality engineering methodologies
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) field with a minimum of 2 years of engineering experience in Quality Assurance, which can include investigating failures and identifying root causes or in Manufacturing, Process, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering field of work performing technical job functions; OR a Masters Degree in a STEM field. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance US Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with ISO9001 or AS9100 Quality Management System and AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAI). Wide Area Workflow experience Green/Black Belt Certified in Lean Six-sigma. Certified in Lean and Six-Sigma methodologies SAP Experience Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance Experience using Microsoft Excel, Minitab or equivalent tools for statistical analysis. Knowledge of modern skillsets such as Artificial Intelligence, SQL, Power BI to aid in data analysis and data visualization
Primary Level Salary Range:
$79,600.00 - $119,400.00 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.