Quality Engineer: Data-Driven Defender of Quality

Northrop Grumman; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Quality Engineer in Elkridge, MD to develop and maintain quality systems across materials and processes. The role collaborates with engineering and manufacturing to ensure adherence to standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

The candidate will perform RCCA activities, monitor KPIs, and support audits while reading blueprints and MIL-STDs to ensure products meet requirements. A strong background in quality practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in STEM fields is required.
• Experience in quality assurance and investigating failures.
• Experience with SAP and data-driven quality decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, apply and maintain quality evaluation and control systems and protocols.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to ensure quality standards are met.
• Participate in RCCA, HQMS and continuous improvement initiatives at introductory level.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, MIL-STDs and QA directives.
• Lead and implement corrective actions with suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

SAP

Quality Assurance

Root Cause Analysis

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Quality Engineer in Elkridge, MD to develop and maintain quality systems across materials and processes. The role collaborates with engineering and manufacturing to ensure adherence to standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

The candidate will perform RCCA activities, monitor KPIs, and support audits while reading blueprints and MIL-STDs to ensure products meet requirements. A strong background in quality practices is essential.