QUAL ASSURANCE LEAD

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Elkridge, MD is seeking a 2nd shift Quality Assurance Lead to join our team at the Troy Hill facility, with the ability to work across the Elkridge and Halethorpe sites.

This role performs in-process inspections of electromechanical LRUs and systems, interfaces with manufacturing and engineering, and conducts ISO audits to support site compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 6 years and a High School diploma or equivalent and related experience.
• Minimum of 2 years Inspection experience.
• SAP experience.
• Quality inspection and electromechanical assembly experience.
• Drawing review experience (ISE/CADSTAR).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Confidential clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process, sampling, First Article Inspections, and final inspection on a variety of complete electromechanical LRUs and systems.
• Visually inspect for appropriate electrical assembly specifications and standards.
• Perform inspections using tooling and check lists to complete inspection of sub-assemblies and systems.
• Interface with manufacturing operations and engineering personnel to improve processes and documentation issues.
• Support visual and dimensional checks for piece/part conditions that contribute to, or cause, defects for RCCA's.
• Review metrics, procedures, and techniques used to inspect materials, parts, units, and/or systems at inspection to facilitate continuous improvement.
• Perform ISO Audits as required by audit coordinator for site compliance efforts.
• Submit contract end item product as required per PrOP & QAD.
• Interface with customer and government (DCMA) for required in-process inspections through final inspection as well as contract end item submittals and final pack and shipping process.
• Perform as a Quality Process Control Aide in an AS-9100 process-oriented organization.

Skills

Inspection experience

Detail orientation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

CADSTAR / ISE

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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 the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We are looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we ’II support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you ’II have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a 2nd Shift Quality Assurance Lead to join our team in Elkridge, MD at our Troy Hill facility. The successful candidate must have the ability and willingness to work at both the Elkridge and Halethorpe sites, including driving between sites on some days.

This position is a 2nd shift position.

What You'll Get To Do:

• Perform in-process, sampling, First Article Inspections, and final inspection on a variety of complete electromechanical LRUs and systems.
• Visually inspect for appropriate electrical assembly specifications and standards.
• Perform inspections using tooling and check lists to complete inspection of sub-assemblies and systems.
• Interface with manufacturing operations and engineering personnel to improve processes and documentation issues.
• Support visual and dimensional checks for piece/part conditions that contribute to, or cause, defects for RCCA's.
• Review metrics, procedures, and techniques used to inspect materials, parts, units, and/or systems at inspection to facilitate continuous improvement.
• Perform ISO Audits as required by audit coordinator for site compliance efforts.
• Submit contract end item product as required per PrOP & QAD.
• Interface with customer and government (DCMA) for required in-process inspections through final inspection as well as contract end item submittals and final pack and shipping process.
• Perform as a Quality Process Control Aide in an AS-9100 process-oriented organization.

Basic Qualifications:

• 6 years and a High School diploma or equivalent and related experience
• Minimum of 2 years Inspection experience
• SAP experience
• Quality inspection and electromechanical assembly experience
• Drawing review experience (ISE/CADSTAR)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Confidential clearance
• U.S. citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

• AS 9100
• Experience interfacing with DoD customers
• Active Department of US Government Confidential clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range:

Primary Level Salary Range: $54,517.00 - $132,658.00

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.