Northrop Grumman

Sr Sector Quality Auditor

Northrop Grumman$112K — $168K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years' relevant experience, or Master's with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years in related field
  • Strong knowledge of AS9100, AS9145, AS9102 and regulatory compliance
  • Able to interpret complex policies and audit procedures
  • Experienced in change management and implementation of process improvements
  • Skilled in using performance trends to shape audit strategy
  • Able to assess risk and process adequacy through audits
  • Qualified Auditor certification
  • Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions

Responsibilities

  • Establish and execute a proactive risk-based audit program for the Mission Systems sector
  • Ensure audits assess compliance and process adequacy
  • Support overall audit plans to maximize risk coverage across teams
  • Develop audit scopes and coordinate cross-functional experts for audit objectives
  • Lead monthly audit meetings with Sector and Quality leaders
  • Leverage data to drive prioritization and inform leadership decisions
  • Monitor compliance, escalate risks, and implement preventative actions
  • Facilitate internal, external, and corporate audit activities

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business
  • Potential for overtime and discretionary bonuses
  • Eligibility for Long Term Incentives for higher-level positions
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

The Sector Quality Auditors are a catalyst for building a world-class quality culture where compliance is seamless, processes are intelligent, and innovation is expected. This role goes beyond compliance to assess process performance, risk management, defect prevention and organizational learning, driving continuous improvement across the organization.

This position will be based full-time on-site in Rolling Meadows, IL.

What You'll Get To Do:
  • Establishes and executes proactive risk-based audit program for the Mission Systems sector
  • Ensure audits assess both compliance with requirements and process adequacy
  • Support sector level audit plans to ensure maximum coverage of risk across a geographically distributed team
  • Responsible for the development of audit scope and coordination of cross functional subject matter experts in support of audit objectives
  • Support monthly audit opening and closing meetings with Sector and Quality leaders
  • Leverage data to identify trends, drive prioritization, and inform leadership decisions
  • Monitor compliance performance, escalate systemic risks, and drive preventative actions
  • Support Management Reviews through data analysis, reporting, scheduling and action tracking
  • Preparing for and supporting internal, external, and corporate audit activities
  • Serve as the sector liaison at key MS sites as assigned


Basic Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree and 6 years of relevant experience; or 4 years with a PhD of relevant experience
  • Strong knowledge of AS9100, AS9145, AS9102 and other regulatory compliance requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret and audit to complex policies, procedures, government regulations and workflow
  • Demonstrated experience supporting change management through implementation of improved processes and standards
  • Ability to utilize performance trends and leading indicators to shape audit strategy
  • Demonstrated ability to assess organizational risk through audit processes and determined process robustness
  • Qualified Auditor
  • Experience with risk and opportunity management
  • Demonstrated experience with root cause analysis and corrective action processes
  • Experience auditing and managing compliance with QMS requirements


Preferred Qualifications:
  • STEM Degree
  • ASQ Certified Quality Auditor or AS9100 Certified Lead Auditor
  • Experience with APQP and PPAP
  • Experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industry
  • Secret clearance


Primary Level Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $168,200.00

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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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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