Engineer Mission Assurance Level 2/3

Northrop Grumman; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 79,300 - 118,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Quality Assurance professional in Los Angeles, California to generate quality reports and improve processes. This role requires a bachelor's or master's degree in a STEM field and offers an opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology.

The ideal candidate will analyze data, develop inspection plans, and conduct supplier audits. A DOD Secret Security Clearance is necessary for this position, and candidates can enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years or Master's with 0 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain a DOD Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Generate quality reports and analyze data for process improvements.
• Develop inspection plans based on contractual requirements.
• Perform independent risk assessments and facilitate corrective actions.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma training

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Risk assessment and Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in STEM

Tools

Solumina

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Generate quality reports such as First Pass Yield, First Article Inspection, Cost of Quality, etc.
• Analyze data and drive process improvements
• Develop inspection plans based upon contractual requirements
• Review data and statistical analysis to meet required standards and specifications. Facilitate Root Cause Corrective Actions
• Build good working relationship with suppliers, conducting periodic supplier audits to make sure that they are working according to plan
• Validate and coordinate product readiness for use or delivery, including qualifications of new suppliers
• Provide and support failure analysis processes for program hardware
• Perform independent risk assessments on Mission Assurance issues and communicate issues and findings

Basic Qualifications

• Level 2: A bachelors degree with 2 years of relevant manufacturing/quality experience or a masters degree with 0 years of experience, strong reference of a STEM Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Level 3: A bachelors degree with 5 years of relevant manufacturing/quality experience or a masters degree with 3 years of experience, strong reference of a STEM Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must be a US citizen and have the ability to obtain a DOD Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma training
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Able to use custom manufacturing software (i.e. Solumina) to maintain quality records, traceability, etc
• Able to work on multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
• Use tools such as risk assessment, 8D, Root Cause Analysis

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

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 note that it is available on the Northrop Grumman website. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.