Principal Quality Analyst

Principal Quality Analyst Northrop Grumman - 4.0 Fort Worth, TX Job Details $89,900 - $134,900 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Paid time off Flexible schedule Qualifications Statistics Electro-mechanical components Military Quality control statistical data analysis Regulatory compliance Statistical Process Control Six Sigma methodology implementation Data reporting Secret Clearance Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) GD&T Master's degree Statistical analysis Electrical experience Bachelor's degree Quality inspection Organizational skills Quality audits Quality assurance within manufacturing Manufacturing Root cause analysis Senior level 4 years Manufacturing company experience Implementing lean manufacturing processes Regulatory compliance management Cross-functional communication Full Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Principal Quality Analyst to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals at our Fort Worth, Texa s facility where technology and teamwork come together. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Mission Assurance (MA) organization.

The successful candidate will:

Develop and implement program quality plans, processes, and procedures using statistical quality control statistics, lean manufacturing concepts, and six-sigma tools and analyses. Ensure that performance and quality products conform to established company and regulatory standards Review, analyze and report on quality discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical systems Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place Participation in Risk Management process and support to team in identification of risks Corrective action review and reporting to include monitoring status of corrective and preventive actions and tracking through closure, reviewing/analyzing defect data, monitoring test problem report data and closure status, monitoring causal analysis and resolution Supports hardware control to Bill of Materials (BOM), First Article Inspections, close-out and delivery inspections and control of end item data packages Interface with manufacturing, engineering, customer, supplier, and subcontractor representatives to ensure compliance with requirements. Maintain liaison with manufacturing, engineering, material management, supplier, and customer personnel to resolve quality problems

Basic Qualifications:

Must have a Bachelor's degree 6 years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in aircraft, aerospace, or manufacturing industries OR a Master's degree AND 4 years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in aircraft, aerospace, or manufacturing industries; OR 10 years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in aircraft, aerospace, or manufacturing industries in Lieu of a Degree Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

Active Secret DoD clearance Strong orientation to change in a dynamic and logistically challenging environment Advanced level of understanding of complex quality policies, procedures, and governmental regulations Ability to analyze alternative courses of action where decisions have risk/reward implications for program or area of influence Proficiency in root cause and corrective action processes A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, globally, and to all levels of any organization Strong understanding of the F-35 build process Must have ability to work flexible schedule 1st or 2nd shift Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Experience developing and implementing Program Quality Plans Experience in utilizing Line check system Ability to interpret Engineering Drawings Proficiency in QMS auditing and Perform process audits Exceptional presentation skills The successful candidate will develop and implement program quality plans, processes, and procedures using statistical quality control statistics, lean manufacturing concepts, and six-sigma tools and analyses. Ensure that performance, products, and services conform to established company, customer, and regulatory standards. Review, analyze, and report on quality discrepancies related to assembly, maintenance, and processes. Investigate problems and develop disposition and facilitate corrective actions for recurring discrepancies. Review quality trend analyses and related quality performance and customer satisfaction data. Maintains liaison with manufacturing, engineering, material management, supplier, and customer personnel to resolve quality problems. Recommend corrective actions, dispositions, and modifications. Interface with manufacturing, engineering, customer, supplier, and subcontractor representatives to ensure compliance with requirements. Perform process audits

Primary Level Salary Range:

$89,900.00 - $134,900.00 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.