Associate Quality Analyst / Quality Analyst

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 67,400 - 121,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Eligible for overtime

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate and Quality Analysts in Palmdale, CA. You'll develop quality plans and ensure compliance with standards, involving statistical analysis and continuous quality improvement.

We require a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a business field by August 2026, with some positions requiring security clearance. The salary ranges from $67,400 to $121,900, plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Completed a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement program quality plans and procedures.
• Ensure performance and quality conform to standards.
• Analyze and report on quality discrepancies.

Skills

Statistical quality control

Lean manufacturing

Six-sigma tools

Interpersonal communication

Leadership capabilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Master's degree in business or related field

Tools

MES

SAP

PROP

CPATS systems

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available. CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No. CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret. TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world.

This position will be located at the Aeronautics sector in Palmdale, CA and will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Mission Assurance organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement program quality plans, programs, 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.
• Investigate problems and develop disposition and corrective actions for recurring discrepancies.
• Interface with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor, and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met.
• Recommend corrective actions, dispositions, and modifications.

Basic Qualifications – Associate Quality Analyst (A01)

• Be completing or have completed a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by August2026.
• Major in or have majored in a business related field.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special Access within a reasonable period of time (U.S. citizenship is a pre‑requisite). Final approved clearance may be required to start.

Basic Qualifications – Quality Analyst (A02)

• Be completing or have completed a Master’s degree from an accredited institution by August2026, or have completed a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and have 2years of related experience by August2026.
• Major in or have majored in a business related field.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special Access within a reasonable period of time (U.S. citizenship is a pre‑requisite). Final approved clearance may be required to start.

Preferred Qualifications

• Overall cumulative GPA of3.25/4.0 or higher.
• Previous internship/co‑op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and professional/community/extracurricular activities.
• Experience presenting and interacting with customers such as DCMA/Military customers/foreign nationals.
• Experience with MES, SAP, PROP, and CPATS systems.
• Familiarity with Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA).
• Familiarity with First Article Inspection (FAI).

Salary & Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $67,400.00 – $101,000.00. Secondary Level Salary Range: $81,300.00 – $121,900.00. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and, for higher‑level positions, long‑term incentives. Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off.

Shift options are 4/10 Days or Nights and 3/10 Days; shift will be determined during pre‑interview coordination.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.