Quality Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: No Description Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is currently seeking a Quality Analyst to join our team in Linthicum, MD. What You'll Get To Do: • Develop and implement program quality plans, programs, and procedures using statistical quality‑control methods and established quality concepts. • Ensure product performance and quality meet company and regulatory standards. • Review, analyze, and report quality discrepancies in assembly, process, mechanical, electrical, and electro‑mechanical systems. • Use and perform Process Assessments to evaluate and understand existing processes in the fab. • Investigate problems, create dispositions, and apply corrective actions for recurring issues. • Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, customers, vendors, and subcontractors to satisfy fabrication requirements. • Recommend corrective actions, dispositions, and design or process modifications. • Select, construct, apply, and interpret basic quality tools (cause‑and‑effect diagrams, flowcharts, check sheets, Pareto charts, scatter diagrams, run/control charts, histograms). • Understand product and process approval systems, outlining validation and qualification methods such as beta testing, first‑article, in‑process, and final inspections. Basic Qualifications • 2 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s Degree; OR 4 years of related experience with an Associate’s Degree • Experience reading, interpreting, and analyzing professional journals, technical procedures, government regulations, and/or technical data • Demonstrate corrective‑action basics: identify problems, contain issues, propose solutions, and verify effectiveness • Familiarity with quality processes and procedures • Experience with quality tools such as cause and effect diagrams, flowcharts, check sheets, Pareto charts, scatter diagrams, run/control charts, or histograms • Experience with Root Cause Analysis tools (i.e. Fishbones, 5 Why’s, Fault Tree Analysis) • Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance • US Citizenship is required Preferred Qualifications • Active US Government Secret clearance • Experience in a microelectronics fab or manufacturing environment • Lean Six Sigma methodology expertise • Knowledge of validation and qualification methodologies • Exposure to First Article Inspection (FAI) criteria • Data analysis with Statistical Process Control software (minitab, JMP, etc) • Experience pulling together BLUF’s or one-pagers on existing positive or negative issues to highlight critical details • Experience working with or presenting at a Corrective Action Board or Preventative and Corrective Action Review Board Primary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00 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.