Quality Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a Quality Engineer – Level 2 your role at Redondo Beach, CA will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

 Ready to join forces with our visionary team?   

The Quality Engineer (Level 2) will be responsible for supporting and implementing product and process quality assurance activities for Space Systems programs at our Mechanical Quality Team in Space Park, Redondo Beach CA. Working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams including design engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customer partners the quality engineer will ensure compliance with stringent aerospace standards, support continuous improvement efforts, and help deliver safe, reliable, high-performing products.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

In this job, you will:

• Understand design intent, failure modes, specifications, and manufacturing processes for assigned products.
• Support process control, in-process and final inspections, audits, and quality reviews.
• Analyze non-conformances and lead root cause investigations, documenting preventive and corrective actions.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, manufacturing teams, and suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Prepare and maintain quality records, reports, and metrics in accordance with industry standards.
• Interpret and apply AS9100/ISO 9001 standards and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Utilize statistical process controls and quality tools to ensure consistent product quality.
• Assist with Material Review Board (MRB) processes.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

• Other duties as assigned

Why you? You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.

Basic Qualifications:

• .  Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical sciences, or a related STEM field and 2+ years of related quality or engineering experience or MS and 0+ years

• No clearance required to start.

• Experience in quality engineering or quality assurance roles.
• Familiarity with QMS, root cause tools, and MRB processes.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including accessing ladders, stairs, and work platforms.
• Experience with data analytics tools and processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. Citizenship.

 Preferred Qualifications:  

• Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace Engineering, or similar discipline.
• Knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and inspection techniques.
• Experience with inspection points/plans (I-Plan), SPC, and dimensional inspection technologies.
• Proficiency with tools such as CMM, laser trackers, and engineering design software (NX, Verisurf, Polyworks).
• Practical experience with manufacturing operations and mechanical design.
• DoD or SCI Clearance

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

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Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.