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.
Engineer Mission Assurance Level 2/3
Northrop Grumman
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Rocket Center, West Virginia
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PERMANENT
REMOTE/WORK
FROM HOME
Posted 06/2026
Job Description
Job Summary
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START
No
CLEARANCE TYPE
Secret
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10 of the TimeDescription
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.
Engineer Mission Assurance Level 2/3
This position is on-site at our Rocket Center, WV location. There are no remote work opportunities for this position.
Specific responsibilities include the following: Generate quality reports such as First Pass Yield, First Article Inspection, Cost of Quality, etc.
Analyze data and drive process improvements
Develop inspection plans based upon contractual requirements
Review data and statistical analysis to meet required standards and specifications
Facilitate Root Cause Corrective Actions
Build good working relationship with suppliers, conducting periodic supplier audits to make sure that they are working according to plan
Validate and coordinate product readiness for use or delivery, including qualifications of new suppliers
Provide and support failure analysis processes for program hardware
Perform independent risk assessments on Mission Assurance issues and communicate issues and findings
Basic Qualifications:
Level 2: A bachelors degree with 2 years of relevant manufacturing/quality experience or a masters degree with 0 years of experience, strong reference of a STEM Degree from an accredited college or university.
Level 3: A bachelors degree with 5 years of relevant manufacturing/quality experience or a masters degree with 3 years of experience, strong reference of a STEM Degree from an accredited college or university.
Must be a US citizen and have the ability to obtain a DOD Secret Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Lean Six Sigma training
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Able to use custom manufacturing software (i.e. Solumina) to maintain quality records, traceability, etc
Able to work on multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
Use tools such as risk assessment, 8D, Root Cause Analysis
Primary Level Salary Range:
$79,300.00 - $118,900.00
Secondary Level Salary Range:
$98,400.00 - $147,600.00
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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.
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