Northrop Grumman

Tooling Quality Engineer

Northrop Grumman$72K — $108K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline
  • 3-5+ years of experience in manufacturing or quality assurance
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards
  • Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ANSI/ASME Y14.5)
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications
  • Must hold or obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate tool designs for dimensional conformance
  • Assess tool manufacturability and functional design
  • Create tool inspection records for engineering review
  • Address tooling non-conformances with relevant reviews
  • Track and analyze tooling non-conformance trends
  • Provide support during tool fabrication and inspection
  • Collaborate closely with various engineering and operational teams

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation or personal use
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently seeking a Tool Quality Engineer to provide support for our Tool Quality Teams in Clearfield, Utah and Iuka, Mississippi. Successful candidate for this position will reside in Clearfield, UT.

This position may be filled as either a Quality Engineer (level 2) or a Principal Quality Engineer (level 3).

Role description Duties and Responsibilities:

Successful candidate will be responsible for performing Tool Quality Engineer functions to help assure the quality of tooling and to ensure the tooling meets the company's quality standards and support the efficiency and effectiveness of tools use in production. Job responsibilities will include:
  • Evaluate tool designs for compliance to industry dimension and tolerancing standards.
  • Evaluate design to determine manufacturability of tool design to produce an acceptable, functional tool.
  • Create and provide accurate Tool Inspection Records to various organizations to tools meet engineering requirements.
  • Concur with tooling review board dispositions for tooling non-conformances.
  • Coordinate, identify tooling non-conformance history, and communicate trends.
  • Provide and support tooling nonconformance analysis and associated processes.
  • Review Supplier data package for accuracy completeness.
  • Maintain accurate tool history data packets.
  • Effectively interact with Tool engineering, Tool Quality Inspection, Operations, Materials and Process experts, Quality engineering and Process engineering, and Design engineering.
  • Day-to-day, side-by-side participation with operations, engineering, and inspection personnel to ensure high quality tooling and product associated for critical hardware support.
  • Inspect tool configuration for drawing compliance, including fit, form and function.
  • Support tooling suppliers as needed during tool fabrication and inspection.
  • Support continuous improvement.
  • Support Operations and Process Engineering in the use of tooling


Basic Qualifications for a Tool Quality Engineer (level 2):
  • Bachelor's degree in science or a STEM discipline
  • 3+ years' relevant experience in manufacturing or quality assurance
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100
  • Application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ANSI/AMSE Y14.5) Dimensional Inspection Techniques
  • Ability to interpret Engineering Drawings
  • Experience using product verification instruments including Laser tracker is a plus.
  • Experience and familiarity with machine shop and weld shop practices is a plus.
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications
  • Organization skills to maintain accurate history records.
  • U.S. Citizenship required for employment.
  • Must be able to obtain Secret Clearance.
  • Proactive attitude toward learning/training and be capable of working in a dynamic team environment.
  • Knowledge in reviewing and understanding customer certifications, specifications, contracts and purchasing requirements.
  • Candidate must have a proactive attitude towards safety.
  • Physical demands include standing or moving about the plant more than half the time.
  • Some travel to suppliers required, and supplier on-site assessment experience is a plus.


Basic Qualifications for a Tool Quality Engineer (level 3):
  • Same as above, but with 5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing or quality assurance
  • Understanding of ISO 9001 and AS9100


Competencies for Success:
  • Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interface with an organization at all levels.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Able to deal effectively with stress and conflict.
  • High energy, results oriented, self-reliant, team player.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize.
  • Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Demonstrated work ethic.


72,100.00 - 108,100.00 USD Annual (Level 2)

89,400.00 - 134,200.00 USD Annual (Level 3)

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 and 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.

Primary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

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.

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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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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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