Quality Control Technician - Level 2

0487 SP - AOA/Xinetics; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector in Devens, MA is seeking a Quality Control Technician – Level 2 for a 100% onsite role focused on verifying optical, ceramic, mechanical components and sub-systems, and electrical assemblies. You will apply SPC methods and contribute to product reliability.

The position requires strong problem solving, collaboration, and experience with GD&T and CMM, with interaction across suppliers and internal teams. U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Associate Degree in Quality, Manufacturing or Technology and Quality Assurance Verification
• US Citizenship is a requirement for employment
• Strong problem solving and collaboration skills and verbal/written communication skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

Responsibilities

• Verify optical, ceramic, and mechanical components and sub‑systems.
• Verify electrical assemblies and wiring harnesses.
• Recommend verification or test methods and statistical process control procedures for achieving required levels of product compliance and reliability.
• Propose changes in design to improve measurement assessments, systems and/or process reliability.
• Review and verify optical and electrical testing methods and results.
• Witness and verify product performance testing.
• Compile data and define changes required in product design, test equipment, test procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements.
• Evaluate product compliance to specified requirements and readiness to release.
• Other assignments presented by the Quality Manager.
• Compile data and evaluate safety critical components and constructions in system design, equipment and procedures to mitigate risks.
• Develop safety documents as required to support customer and test/certification requirements.
• Design and implement Quality plans for use in verifying in‑coming product Quality.
• Perform product safety and EMI testing on systems and sub‑assemblies as required.
• Research, evaluate and qualify supplier approval requirements, perform first article qualifications, perform internal audits, monitor and manage internal and supplier corrective actions Participate in MRB as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Verbal/written communication

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma + 2 years education/experience

Associate Degree in Quality/Manufacturing/Technology and QA Verification

Tools

CMM

GD&T

SPC

Job description

Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Quality Control Technician – Level 2 to join our team in Devens, MA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

Company Overview

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: No 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.

AOA Xinetics (AOX), a wholly‑owned Northrop Grumman Space Systems Business Unit, is a leading supplier of complex electro‑optic and photonic systems and subsystems that control and manipulate light waves for a variety of applications.

• Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Control Technician - Level 2 should have technical strengths in verification of requirements specified for operations, products, processes, and documents.
• Must possess the ability to plan and organize work in order to effectively and successfully accomplish assigned tasks.
• Have the ability to work multiple programs while maintaining attention to detail.
• Accurately interpret drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge and understanding of GD&T is essential for this role.
• Be strategic in the identification of technical needs and solutions coupled with a strong program execution focus.
• Possess excellent communication skills and effectively interface with AOX technical and non‑technical department members, suppliers, and customers.

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

In this job, you will:

• Verify optical, ceramic, and mechanical components and sub‑systems.
• Verify electrical assemblies and wiring harnesses.
• Recommend verification or test methods and statistical process control procedures for achieving required levels of product compliance and reliability.
• Propose changes in design to improve measurement assessments, systems and/or process reliability.
• Review and verify optical and electrical testing methods and results.
• Witness and verify product performance testing.
• Compile data and define changes required in product design, test equipment, test procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements.
• Evaluate product compliance to specified requirements and readiness to release.
• Other assignments presented by the Quality Manager.
• Compile data and evaluate safety critical components and constructions in system design, equipment and procedures to mitigate risks.
• Develop safety documents as required to support customer and test/certification requirements.
• Design and implement Quality plans for use in verifying in‑coming product Quality.
• Perform product safety and EMI testing on systems and sub‑assemblies as required.
• Research, evaluate and qualify supplier approval requirements, perform first article qualifications, perform internal audits, monitor and manage internal and supplier corrective actions Participate in MRB as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
• or an Associate Degree in Quality, Manufacturing or Technology and Quality Assurance Verification
• No clearance required to start Operating Coordinate Measuring Machinery (CMM)
• Strong problem solving and collaboration skills and verbal/written communication skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• US Citizenship is a requirement for employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in DoD, Aerospace and/or Semiconductor Fabrication Manufacturing
• QC/Verification experience with optical, ceramic, and/or electro‑optical sensors and systems verification, precision optics, opto‑mechanical and electrical products
• COTs product development
• Experience working in or implementing Copy Exact control systems
• Experience in reliability prediction and in‑use reliability measurements
• FMEA, RCCA, Risk management, or Quality auditing experience
• Experience implementing ISO 9000, AS9100, TL9000, TS16949, ISO 13485, and/or CMMI for Development

Physical Requirements

• Occasional travel to our East Harford facility and/or supplier sites for source verification or supplier evaluation.
• Excellent hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time and light physical effort required

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Benefits & Salary

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. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $51,400.00 - $85,600.00 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.

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