Quality Engineer – Marine Propulsion Systems (Secret)

Northrop Grumman; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 83,400 - 125,200; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineer Quality to support production activities for marine propulsion and power generation equipment in Sunnyvale, CA. This 100% on-site role requires a STEM degree and QA experience, with a focus on inspection, testing, and process improvement.

The ideal candidate will apply lean and six-sigma methodologies, collaborate with engineering and manufacturing, and ensure compliance with quality systems. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related STEM field with minimum of 2 years in Quality Assurance.
• Master’s Degree in a related STEM field with 0 years of experience.
• Root Cause Corrective Actions experience.
• Experience developing, collecting, and analyzing metrics.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Revises and implements inspection methods and procedures for detecting and evaluating product quality.
• Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing functions to address quality issues through MRB.
• Designs and analyzes inspection processes and equipment; conducts quality assurance tests and statistical analysis.
• Audits quality systems for deficiencies and implements corrective actions.
• Applies lean and six-sigma methodologies in production continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Root Cause Corrective Actions

Metrics analysis

Clearance readiness

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 2+ years QA

Master’s degree in STEM with 0 years

Tools

ISO 9001/AS9100

Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt)

SAP

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineer Quality to support production activities for marine propulsion and power generation equipment in Sunnyvale, CA. This 100% on-site role requires a STEM degree and QA experience, with a focus on inspection, testing, and process improvement.

The ideal candidate will apply lean and six-sigma methodologies, collaborate with engineering and manufacturing, and ensure compliance with quality systems. U.S.