Senior Quality Engineer – Aerospace Systems

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Quality Engineer to support the Quality and Mission Assurance team in Apopka, FL. The role emphasizes data analytics, PFMEA, and collaboration with engineering and manufacturing to uphold high quality standards.

The position requires strong communication skills, ability to interact with stakeholders from shop floor to senior management, and a US citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM field with 5+ years engineering experience in Quality Assurance or related fields; or 3+ years with a Master's; or 1 year with a PhD.
• Experience with Data Analytics and Statistical Analysis methods and techniques.
• Experience with IPC, J-Std, MIL-STD standards.
• Experience in PFMEA or other risk analysis methodologies.
• Experience facilitating RCCAs with technical groups.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance; US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, apply, and maintain quality evaluation and control systems and protocols.
• Partner with engineering and manufacturing to establish and uphold quality standards.
• Design, analyze, and implement inspection and testing processes; conduct quality assurance tests and statistical analyses.
• Audit quality systems, identify deficiencies, drive corrective actions, and ensure compliance and continual improvement.
• Review contracts/SOWs/drawings to apply company policies and standards.
• Interface with production-floor roles and communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Lead cross-functional containment for nonconformances and ensure product compliance.
• Create and interpret quality-control tools and perform benchmarking for improvements.
• Facilitate team collaboration and effective problem-solving.

Skills

Data analytics

Statistical analysis

Root cause analysis

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master's in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Quality Engineer to support the Quality and Mission Assurance team in Apopka, FL. The role emphasizes data analytics, PFMEA, and collaboration with engineering and manufacturing to uphold high quality standards.

The position requires strong communication skills, ability to interact with stakeholders from shop floor to senior management, and a US citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance.