Northrop Grumman

Principal/Senior Principal Quality Analyst

Northrop Grumman$81K — $122K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma with 9+ years of experience in mechanical inspection or a related field; or an Associate's degree and 7+ years; or a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years; or a Master's degree and 3+ years.
  • Experience with engineering documentation, inspection plans, and parts list interpretation.
  • Proficient in Quality Analysis tools like Ishikawa, FMEA, DOE, 8D, and 5 Why.
  • Ability to handle objects weighing up to 35 pounds.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

  • Interface with engineering and suppliers to ensure product quality during verification.
  • Develop and maintain inspection plans and process control documents.
  • Analyze current inspection tools and recommend upgrades.
  • Utilize material forecast tools for proactive inspection documentation.
  • Incorporate vendor performance data into inspection plans.
  • Analyze performance data and suggest corrective actions.
  • Conduct internal quality and process audits as assigned.

Benefits

  • Health Plan
  • Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Education Assistance
  • Training and Development
  • 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Quality Analyst or a Senior Principal Quality Analyst to support manufacturing operations at our Waynesboro, VA facility.

What You'll Get To Do:
  • Interface with internal engineering resources as well as material suppliers to ensure critical features and performance characteristics are included in the product verification process.
  • Develop and maintain inspection plans and other departmental process control documents
  • analyze various processes within the departments and work with the team to evaluate current tools and techniques for potential upgrade/replacement.
  • Utilize material forecast tools to proactively develop inspection documentation before material arrives
  • Analyze and incorporate vendor performance and material criticality into inspection plans
  • Analyze performance data and provide recommendations for corrective actions
  • Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process, and/or other control procedures.
  • Develop, organize, and administer standard training documents for various inspection activities (Mechanical, Quality Notifications, etc. processes)
  • Evaluate current inspection techniques/tools and make recommendations for replacement by newer technology.
  • May be called on to perform inspections during high workload periods.
  • Conduct internal quality and process audits as assigned.


This position is contingent upon proposal/task award.

This req may be filled as a Principal Quality Analyst or a Senior Principal Quality Analyst depending on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Quality Analyst:
  • High School Diploma plus a minimum of 9 years of experience with mechanical inspection, manufacturing, or supply chain OR an Associate's degree plus a minimum of 7 years of mechanical inspection, manufacturing, or supply chain OR a Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 5 years with mechanical inspection, manufacturing, or supply chain OR a Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years with mechanical inspection, manufacturing, or supply chain
  • Experience reading engineering documentation and inspect drawings and parts lists, inspection plans, and supplemental instructions
  • Experience in Quality Analysis tools, such as Ishikawa, FMEA, DOE, 8D, 5 Why
  • Ability to move and position objects weighing up to 35 pounds
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance and higher-level program clearance(s)
  • US citizenship is required.


Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Quality Analyst:
  • High School Diploma plus a minimum of 12 years of experience with mechanical inspection, manufacturing, or supply chain OR an Associate's degree plus a minimum of 10 years of mechanical inspection, manufacturing, or supply chain OR a Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 8 years with mechanical inspection, manufacturing, or supply chain OR a Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years with mechanical inspection, manufacturing, or supply chain
  • Experience reading engineering documentation and inspect drawings and parts lists, inspection plans, and supplemental instructions
  • Experience in Quality Analysis tools, such as Ishikawa, FMEA, DOE, 8D, 5 Why
  • Ability to move and position objects weighing up to 35 pounds
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance and higher-level program clearance(s)
  • US citizenship is required.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite
  • Active Secret clearance
  • Experience working with MES, SAP S/4 AND HQMS
  • Proficient with AS9102 and AS9100D Aerospace standards
  • Working knowledge or certification(s) in IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J-STD-001 standards
  • Working knowledge and experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) IAW ASME Y14.5


What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 - $152,200.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Learn more about Northrop Grumman
Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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