Quality Analyst

Northrop Grumman; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector in Annapolis, MD seeks a Quality Analyst to develop and implement quality plans using statistical methods and lean concepts, ensuring product quality meets standards.

The role involves reviewing discrepancies across assembly, process, mechanical, electrical, and electro‑mechanical systems, and collaborating with manufacturing, engineering, customers, vendors, and subcontractors to implement corrective actions. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree; OR a Master’s degree.
• Knowledge of SAP transaction processes.
• Experience reading, interpreting, and analyzing business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Familiarity and knowledge of quality processes and procedures.
• Experience with quality tools such as cause and effect diagrams, flowcharts, check sheets, Pareto charts, scatter diagrams, run/control charts, and histograms.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance.
• US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement program quality plans, programs, and procedures using statistical quality‑control methods and lean manufacturing concepts.
• Ensure product performance and quality meet company and regulatory standards.
• Review, analyze, and report quality discrepancies in assembly, process, mechanical, electrical, and electro‑mechanical systems.
• Investigate problems, create dispositions, and apply corrective actions for recurring issues; collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, customers, vendors, and subcontractors to satisfy requirements.
• Recommend corrective actions, dispositions, and design or process modifications.
• Select, construct, apply, and interpret basic quality tools (cause‑and‑effect diagrams, flowcharts, check sheets, Pareto charts, scatter diagrams, run/control charts, histograms).
• Understand product and process approval systems, outlining validation and qualification methods such as beta testing, first‑article, in‑process, and final inspections.
• Demonstrate corrective‑action basics: identify problems, contain issues, propose solutions, and verify effectiveness.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

Cause-and-effect diagrams

Flowcharts

Pareto charts

Job description

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 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 Quality Analyst to join our team in Annapolis, MD.

What You'll Get to Do:

• Develop and implement program quality plans, programs, and procedures using statistical quality‑control methods and lean manufacturing concepts.
• Ensure product performance and quality meet company and regulatory standards.
• Review, analyze, and report quality discrepancies in assembly, process, mechanical, electrical, and electro‑mechanical systems.
• Investigate problems, create dispositions, and apply corrective actions for recurring issues; collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, customers, vendors, and subcontractors to satisfy requirements.
• Recommend corrective actions, dispositions, and design or process modifications.
• Select, construct, apply, and interpret basic quality tools (cause‑and‑effect diagrams, flowcharts, check sheets, Pareto charts, scatter diagrams, run/control charts, histograms).
• Understand product and process approval systems, outlining validation and qualification methods such as beta testing, first‑article, in‑process, and final inspections.
• Demonstrate corrective‑action basics: identify problems, contain issues, propose solutions, and verify effectiveness.

Basic Qualifications

• 2 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree; OR a Master’s degree.
• Knowledge of SAP transaction processes.
• Experience reading, interpreting, and analyzing business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Familiarity and knowledge of quality processes and procedures.
• Experience with quality tools such as cause and effect diagrams, flowcharts, check sheets, Pareto charts, scatter diagrams, run/control charts, and histograms.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance.
• US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with inspection methodologies.
• Ability to interpret inspection drawings and checklists; strong understanding of drawing terminology.
• Knowledge of validation and qualification methodologies.
• Exposure to First Article Inspection (FAI) criteria.

Primary Level Salary Range: $72,400.00 - $108,600.00

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 visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.