Associate Quality Control Analyst

Northrop Grumman; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks an Associate Quality Control Analyst for the Ammunition Operating Unit in Plymouth, MN. The role focuses on data analysis, metrics reporting, and audits, working closely with Quality Engineers to ensure compliance and quality across materials.

Ideal candidates have a STEM degree, US citizenship, and strong attention to detail, with the ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and travel up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in STEM discipline is required.
• U.S. citizen required.
• Ability to work independently or with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to review large amounts of data daily.
• High attention to detail is essential.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Preferred: experience in a quality related role, GD&T, reviewing manufacturing data, and creating technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Work with Quality Engineers and Supply Chain to evaluate, approve, and accept incoming material.
• Review raw material, chemicals, and finished product data for compliance with standards and regulations.
• Perform audits of testing results to verify product specifications.
• Recommend non-conformance corrective actions where needed.
• Support data compilation, metrics reporting and required technical documentation.
• Provide limited production line support.
• Engage with Quality Engineers, Engineers, Suppliers, and Customers to improve data submittals.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Effective communication

Ability to travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in STEM discipline

Tools

GD&T

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Confidential

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 Defense Systems we are seeking our next Associate Quality Control Analyst to support our Ammunition Operating Unit located in Plymouth, MN.

Position Description:

Quality Analysts provide quality support to programs within the NorthropGrumman Armament Systems Ammunition Operating Unit. The Quality Analyst role is varied. While they serve as the designated reviewers for all incoming product acceptance data, they also serve as the main support for Program Quality Engineers regarding data analysis, metrics reporting, and test audits. This will require the Quality Analyst to be highly collaborative, detail oriented, and an excellent communicator. The successful Quality Analyst will work numerous projects simultaneously, be self-motivated, and manage their own schedule. This role is foundational to the success of the Program Quality Team and provides exposure to the inner workings of Armament Systems Program Quality and Supplier Quality teams.

Travel – 10%

**Location**

This position requires on-site support. Selected candidate will need to be within commuting distance to our site in Plymouth, MN. Relocation assistance for non-local candidates may not be available.

Duties:

• Works directly with Quality Engineers and Supply Chain to evaluate, approve, and accept incoming material.
• Evaluation will include reviewing raw material, chemicals, and/or finished product data to ensure compliance with quality standards and applicable government regulations.
• Perform audits of testing results to determine if product specifications are met.
• Recommends non-conformance corrective action where necessary.
• Supports Quality Engineers with data compilation, metrics reporting and creation of required technical documentation.
• Provide limited production line support.
• Engage with Quality Engineers, Engineers, Suppliers, and Customers as needed to improve data submittals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in STEM discipline
• Must be a US citizen
• Ability to work independently or engage with a cross functional team as appropriate
• Ability to review large amounts of data every day
• Ability to prioritize work
• High attention to detail
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a Quality related role (ex: Quality Analyst, Quality Technician, Inspector etc...)
• Experience with GD&T
• Experience reviewing manufacturing data, specifications, and standards
• Experience creating and reviewing technical documents
• Experience working with a cross functional team

Primary Level Salary Range: $60,200.00 - $90,200.00

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.