Associate Quality Analyst / Quality Analyst

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP); Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 67,400 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP) in Palmdale, CA is seeking an Associate Quality Analyst OR Quality Analyst to support their Mission Assurance organization. The candidate will implement quality plans, ensure product standards compliance, and investigate discrepancies. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a business-related field and the ability to obtain U.S. Government security clearance. Competitive salaries ranging from $67,400 to $121,900 are offered, along with benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be U.S. citizen to obtain government clearance.
• 2 years of experience preferred for Quality Analyst.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement program quality plans and procedures.
• Ensure product performance meets regulatory standards.
• Investigate problems and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Statistical quality control

Lean manufacturing concepts

Six Sigma tools

Interpersonal communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a business-related field

Master's degree in a business-related field

Tools

SAP

MES

CPATS system

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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 is seeking an Associate Quality Analyst OR Quality Analyst. This position will be located at our Aeronautics sector in Palmdale, CA.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Mission Assurance organization.

The selected candidate will support their team in ways such as:

• Develop and implement program quality plans, programs, and procedures using statistical quality control statistics,leanmanufacturing concepts, and six-sigma tools and analyses.
• Ensures that performance and quality products conform to establishedcompanyand regulatory standards.
• Reviews,analyzesand reports on quality discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, electrical and electro-mechanical systems.
• Investigates problems and develops disposition and corrective actions for recurring discrepancies.
• Interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met. Recommends corrective actions, dispositions and modifications.

This requisition may be filled at either an Associate Quality Analyst (A01) or Quality Analyst (A02). Shift will be determined during pre-interview coordination with the candidate which will include options for 4/10 Days or Nights and 3/10 Days.

Basic Qualifications for an Associate Quality Analyst

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below

criteria. The candidate must:

• Be completing or has completed theirBachelor'sdegree from an accredited institution by August 2026.
• Be majoring in or having majored in abusiness relatedfield.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonableperiod of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.

Basic Qualifications for a Quality Analyst

• Be completing or has completed theirMaster’sdegree from an accredited institution by August 2026, or be completing or has completed theirBachelor’sdegree from an accredited institution and 2 years of related experience by August 2026.
• Be majoring in or having majored in abusiness relatedfield.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonableperiod of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher
• Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).
• Experience presenting and interacting with customers such as DCMA/Military customers/foreign nationals
• Experience withMES,SAP, PROP and CPATS system
• Familiarity with Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA)
• Familiarity with First Article Inspection (FAI)

Primary Level Salary Range: $67,400.00 - $101,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $81,300.00 - $121,900.00

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 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.

Job Category: Mission and Quality Assurance