Engineer Mission Assurance

Northrop Grumman; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Baltimore, MD seeks a Mission Assurance Engineer to develop and maintain quality evaluation and control systems across programs. The role collaborates with engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing to ensure conformance and mitigate risks.

The position requires a STEM degree with RCCA experience and US citizenship; a Secret clearance is needed. Onsite work and competitive salary and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Requires RCCA experience and strong root-cause analysis skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field; Master’s degree preferred with corresponding experience.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains quality evaluation and control systems and protocols.
• Collaborates with Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and customers to ensure conformance.
• Performs RCCA and problem-solving activities to address quality deficiencies.
• Review first article inspection packages and support audits.

Skills

RCCA experience

Root Cause Analysis

Quality Engineering

Data analysis

Quality systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: NoDescriptionAt 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 Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Mission Assurance Engineer to join our team in Baltimore, MD. This position is 100% onsite.What You'll Get To Do:Develops, modifies, applies, and maintains quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials product.Collaborates closely with Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Supplier Mission Assurance, Manufacturing, Factory Quality teams along with Program Managers, BU/OU Leadership and customers to ensure quality standards and enable program mission success.Perform Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) analysis, and Problem-Solving activities on program-specific, quality system and business system deficiencies.Assess program performance and risks; develop mitigation plans for Quality risks and opportunities.Review first article inspection packages for internal approval.Support external audits and internal audits to assess conformance.Review practices, procedures and processes seeking avenues to improve efficiency and effectiveness and reduce risk to product quality and personnel.Process material review board nonconformances and drive solutions to technical and process problems with cross-functional teams.Identify and communicate customer requirements through understanding technical data packages, such as specifications and drawings.Basic Qualifications for the Engineer Mission Assurance:Bachelor's of Science Degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of Quality Engineering and/or Mission Assurance work experience; Master’s Degree with 0 years of experience.RCCA experience.Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance.U.S. citizenship required.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with quality engineering principles, manufacturing operations, product inspection, test & evaluation, reliability, root cause analysis, defect analysis, inspection methods, control of nonconforming material, product sell off, shipping and product support as they apply to quality.Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management System.Experience with Root Cause and Corrective Action methods.Experience with SAP and data analysis methods and tools.#MPR#QMACMPPrimary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00The 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.