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Northrop Grumman · 7 hours ago

Quality Engineer/Principal Quality Engineer

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $119K/yr

2+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a Quality Engineer or Principal Quality Engineer to join their team in Baltimore, MD. The role involves developing and maintaining quality control systems, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing to ensure quality standards, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop, modify, apply and maintain quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials product

Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place

Introduction to Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), HQMS and Continuous Improvement activities

Maintain Key Performance Metrics (SRR, FTTTY, FTTIY, NDR, CoPQ, test data, etc.) and Charts used to identify trends and track performance process and quality performance

Knowledge of Test Engineering software

Ensure that performance and quality products conform to established company and regulatory standards

Identify and review product non-conformances

Use data to make Quality decisions

Implement and enforce adherence to PrOp, CADSTAR drawings, QAD, Work Instructions to fit program quality objectives

Support Functional/ Physical Process Assessments

Basic blueprint reading

Interpretation of drawings and MIL-STDs

Dispositioning and handling of HW defects and non-conformances

Participate in the resolution of any quality requirements non-conformance, Standard Repairs or exceptions (MRB, DTO, etc.)

Present Program Risks and Opportunities within the Cell

Devise and implement methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment

Design and analyze inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducting quality assurance tests; and performing statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications

Audit quality systems for deficiency identification and correction

Initiate Corrective Action Plans and work with suppliers, manufacturing, and engineering personnel to identify the root cause and ensure robust corrective actions are implemented

Ensure that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards, and that documentation is compliant with requirements

Work from engineering drawings, diagrams, customer specifications, inspection instructions, and checklists to ensure items meet required specifications and quality standards

Lead and implement Continuous Improvements to reduce defect count on manufacturing floor

May specialize in the areas of design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality

May be certified in lean and six-sigma quality engineering methodologies

Qualification

Quality AssuranceData AnalyticsStatistical AnalysisLean Six SigmaISO9001AS9100SAPBlueprint ReadingMentoringProblem SolvingCommunication

Required

Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) field with a minimum of 2 years experience in Quality Assurance, or investigating failures and identifying root causes or in Manufacturing, Process, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering fields of work performing technical job functions

Experience with Data Analytics and Statistical Analysis methods and techniques

Experience mentoring employees

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

US Citizenship required

Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) field with a minimum of 5 years experience in Quality Assurance, or investigating failures and identifying root causes or in Manufacturing, Process, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering field of work performing technical job functions; OR a minimum of 3 years experience in Quality Assurance, or investigating failures and identifying root causes or in Manufacturing, Process, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering field of work performing technical job functions with a Masters Degree in a STEM field OR a minimum of 1 year experience in Quality Assurance, or investigating failures and identifying root causes or in Manufacturing, Process, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering field of work performing technical job functions with a PhD Degree in a STEM field

Experience with Data Analytics and Statistical Analysis methods and techniques

Experience mentoring employees

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

US Citizenship required