FAI Quality Analyst 2 or 3

Northrop Grumman; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Utah is seeking a Mission Assurance Analyst in Clearfield to lead First Article Inspections and internal audits, working with program teams to ensure compliance with quality requirements. The role emphasizes Stout analytics and collaboration across engineering and operations.

You will coordinate with program management and other support organizations, use DISCUS for FAI processes, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while supporting a

Qualifications

• Active DOD Secret Security Clearance required or ability to obtain special program access.
• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience; at least 1 year generating or reviewing FAIs or conducting internal audits.
• Preferred: recent active clearance, background in composites, and experience with DISCUS

Responsibilities

• Create, complete, and review First Article Inspections, including presenting to the customer.
• Evaluate models and parts lists to generate FAIs using DISCUS software.
• Coordinate and facilitate internal audits including process and FOE/FOD audits; report findings to process owners.
• Lead data collection and analysis to support improvement efforts across programs, operations, and engineering.
• Author documentation to instruct operations on quality requirements and ensure proper production work plans.

Skills

FAI auditing

Discus software

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Climb to new heights on your journey when you start Defining Possible with Northrop Grumman. Enjoy a purposeful career in aeronautics that is crucial to the way we connect and protect our world across land, sea, and air. Bring your experience and take advantage of this opportunity to discover how you can start to push past possible and achieve your goals today. Enjoy a diverse, collaborative environment with professionals across the nation ready to help launch your career.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Mission Assurance Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Clearfield, Utah.

Based on the qualifications below, this role may be filled as a Quality Analyst or a Principal Quality Analyst

Responsibilities Include The Following:

• Creating, completing, and reviewing First Article Inspections, includes presentations to the customer


• Evaluating the model and parts list to generate FAI using DISCUS software


• Coordinating and facilitating internal audits including special process audits, FOE/FOD audits, and other internal audits as directed by the management team


• Identify major findings, minor findings, opportunities for improvement and observations, and report information to the process owner


• Support internal audits, process observations, and area assessments


• Lead data collection and analysis


• Supports the Program, Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams with data analytics for improvement processes


• Authoring documentation to instruct operations on the successful execution of quality requirements


• Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships across functions, programs, customers, program management, and other support organizations


• Work with the Engineering team to ensure that part requirements are correctly described and documented in the production work plans


• Participate with corrective action or improvement teams and promote the use of data to assist in the improvement effort


• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and maintain pace of work

Qualifications

Quality Analyst

Basic Qualifications

• Active DOD Secret Security Clearance, ability to obtain special program access


• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience; at least one year of experience generating, reviewing FAIs or internal auditing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DOD Secret Security Clearance was last investigated within 2 years, and special program access.


• Background in Composites


• Experience with M.S. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, DISCUS

Principal Quality Analyst

Basic Qualifications

• Active DOD Secret Security Clearance, ability to obtain special program access


• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience and 3 years of experience generating, reviewing FAIs or internal auditing and special program access.


• Experience with M.S. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, DISCUS

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience


• Ability to read and interpret GD&T drawings


• Knowledge of Inspection Plans and First Article Inspections


• Knowledge of continuous improvement principles


• Background in Composites

Work Schedule

Openings on B shift

Must be willing to work any shift

Work Schedules Can Vary

Shift B Monday – Thursday 10 hr. shift 4:00 pm – 2:30 am

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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Primary Level Salary Range: $65,500.00 - $98,300.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,100.00

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.