Associate Quality Engineer, Mission Assurance

Spirit Aerosystems Holdings; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 54,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job description

At Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS), we are looking for an Associate Quality Engineer to join our growing Mission Assurance team.

Responsibilities

• Defines and monitors mission assurance program specifications and processes to ensure mission success of programs.
• Performs or assures quality, risk management, safety, reliability and maintainability of program achievements, subcontractors, and suppliers in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Assesses program performance and risks and determines resources to ensure mission assurance.
• Works with the Engineering team to ensure that part requirements are correctly described and documented in the production work plans.
• Participates with corrective action or improvement teams and promotes the use of data to assist in the improvement effort.
• Prepares first‑article inspection packages for internal approval or presentation to the final customer.
• Processes MRB nonconformances.
• Supports the Program, Operations, Engineering and Quality teams with data analytics for improvement processes.
• Conducts or supports internal audits, process observations and area assessments.
• Interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor, and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met.

Required Qualifications

• Associate Engineer Mission Assurance: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (engineering). No years of experience required.
• Engineer Mission Assurance: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (engineering) with 2+ years of quality engineering or mission assurance work experience, OR a master’s degree with no experience required.
• Ability to obtain a DOD Secret Security Clearance and special program access.
• Experience conveying technical information (written and verbal).
• Use and application of technical principles, theories, and concepts.
• Ability to read and interpret GD&T drawings.
• Knowledge of MRB (Material Review Board) standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior aircraft manufacturing experience or background in composites.
• Active DOD Secret Security Clearance or higher.
• Knowledge of Root Cause and Corrective Action methods.
• Knowledge of Inspection Plans and First Article Inspections.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement principles.
• Knowledge of data analysis methods and tools.
• Experience in quality management systems to support program processes, audits, and improvement.
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Highly self‑motivated, able to take initiative and resolve problems.

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range: $53,700 - $80,500
Salary Range 2: $64,900 - $97,300

Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, long‑term incentives for certain positions, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Legal & EEO Statement

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.