Quality Engineer - Data-Driven Process Improvement

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

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Quality Engineer for our Mission Systems segment in Baltimore, MD. The role focuses on developing and maintaining quality systems, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with contracts, engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure conformity to standards. Responsibilities include RCCA, continuous improvement, and leading quality initiatives.

A STEM BS (or MS) and US citizenship are required, with ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• BS in STEM with 2+ years engineering experience in QA or related field.
• MS in STEM field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality evaluation systems and protocols for materials.
• Collaborate with contracts, inspection, manufacturing, and shipping.
• Ensure quality standards meet company and regulatory requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement and RCCA initiatives.
• Maintain KPIs and charts to track quality trends.
• Audit quality systems and implement corrective actions.
• Support Lean Six Sigma and process improvements.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Root Cause Analysis

Statistical Analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master's Degree in STEM

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Minitab

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Quality Engineer for our Mission Systems segment in Baltimore, MD. The role focuses on developing and maintaining quality systems, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with contracts, engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure conformity to standards. Responsibilities include RCCA, continuous improvement, and leading quality initiatives.

A STEM BS (or MS) and US citizenship are required, with ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance.