Quality Engineer - VMDA Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector in Annapolis, MD is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team. The role focuses on VMDA coordination, dispositioning non-conforming vendor material, and ensuring compliance with design requirements.

You will partner with engineering and manufacturing to uphold quality standards, review technical drawings, and manage nonconformances across the facility. Travel up to 10% is expected, with potential bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 2+ years in Quality Assurance or related engineering roles.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a US Government Secret clearance.
• Masters degree in STEM field qualifies for the role.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering and manufacturing to uphold quality standards.
• Design, analyze, and implement inspection and testing processes and equipment; conduct QA tests and statistical analyses.
• Review contracts, SOWs, and drawings to apply ISO 9001, MIL, IPC standards.
• Interface with production, inspection, and operations teams and communicate with stakeholders.
• Manage nonconformances across the facility and lead cross-functional containment actions.

Skills

Quality engineering

Inspection & testing

GD&T interpretation

Root cause analysis

Nonconforming material control

Education

B.S. in STEM

M.S. in STEM

Tools

CADSTAR

MPLM drawings

SAP

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector in Annapolis, MD is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team. The role focuses on VMDA coordination, dispositioning non-conforming vendor material, and ensuring compliance with design requirements.

You will partner with engineering and manufacturing to uphold quality standards, review technical drawings, and manage nonconformances across the facility. Travel up to 10% is expected, with potential bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.