Quality Engineer – Systems, Audits & Continuous Improvement

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Maryland is seeking a Quality Engineer/Principal Quality Engineer to join our team in Sykesville. This role can be filled at Level 2 or Level 3, depending on experience, as part of our quality organization.

Responsibilities include developing and maintaining quality systems, partnering with engineering and manufacturing, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement. Basic qualifications include a STEM B.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM field with 2+ years of engineering QA experience or a Master’s degree in STEM with related experience.
• Data analytics and statistical analysis experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret/Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, apply, and maintain quality evaluation and control systems and protocols.
• Partner with engineering and manufacturing to uphold quality standards.
• Audit quality systems, drive corrective actions, and ensure compliance and continual improvement.
• Review contracts/SOWs/drawings for applicable standards (ISO 9000, AS9102, MIL, IPC).
• Interface with production roles and communicate with stakeholders.
• Define and control quality characteristics; develop control plans and work instructions.
• Lead cross-functional containment and nonconformance management.

Skills

Data Analytics

Statistical Analysis

U.S. Citizenship

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Minitab

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Maryland is seeking a Quality Engineer/Principal Quality Engineer to join our team in Sykesville. This role can be filled at Level 2 or Level 3, depending on experience, as part of our quality organization.

Responsibilities include developing and maintaining quality systems, partnering with engineering and manufacturing, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement. Basic qualifications include a STEM B.S.