Quality Analyst Level 3

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Quality Analyst – Level 3 to join our Space Sector. This 100% onsite role collaborates with Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, and Operations to ensure materials, products, and documentation meet internal and customer requirements.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with experience (or advanced degrees), the ability to travel up to 25%, and an active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Experience investigating failures and leading root cause analysis.
• Experience with ISO9001/AS9100 quality systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality evaluation and control systems for materials and products.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing and Program Management to ensure quality standards.
• Design, audit and improve product acceptance processes and reliability testing.
• Analyze quality data to drive corrective actions and cost improvements.
• Ensure documentation and products meet internal and customer requirements.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills to work across organizational levels.
• Support continuous improvement and KPI tracking for quality performance.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Quality management

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

Quality Control software

Cost Point

MES systems

Job description

Job Details

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Quality Analyst – Level 3 to join our team in Chandler, AZ. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

Develops, maintains, and audits quality evaluation and control systems to ensure materials, products, and documentation meet internal and customer requirements. Collaborates cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, and Operations to design and analyze acceptance processes, implement corrective actions, and drive data‑driven improvements to quality and business KPIs. May specialize in areas such as design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation and reliability, QMS compliance, inventory control, or field operations, while leveraging strong interpersonal communication skills to work effectively at all levels of the organization.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

In this job, you will:

• Develop, modify, apply and maintain quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials product.


• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and program management functions to ensure quality standards are in place.


• Design and analyze product acceptance processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducting quality assurance tests; and performing statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.


• Audit quality systems for compliance deficiencies and implement corrective actions.


• Ensure that documentation and products are compliant with internal and customer requirements.


• May specialize in the areas of design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation and reliability, QMS compliance, inventory control and/or field operations as they apply to product or process quality.


• Develop and implement corrective actions in collaboration with Operations and Engineering.


• Develop, track and improve Quality and business KPIs with a data driven approach to problem solving.


• Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work with others at all levels of the organization


• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.


• Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope


• Experience investigating failures and leading root cause analysis activities.


• Experience operating in and maintain Quality Management Systems, ISO9001/AS9100 preferred.


• Ability to travel up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with flight hardware and range safety environments a plus.


• Knowledge of Quality Control software, Cost Point, and MES systems


• Certified in Lean and Six-Sigma methodologies

Benefits and Compensation

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life.

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards

Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00

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.

Application Period

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.

Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement

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.