Principal Quality Analyst/ Sr. Principal Quality Analyst

Clearance: Secret (active U.S. Government clearance required). Relocation assistance: Not available.

About the role

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Quality Analyst / Sr. Principal Quality Analyst. This position will be located at our Aeronautics sector in Edwards AFB, CA. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Mission Assurance organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement program quality plans, programs, and procedures using statistical quality control statistics, lean manufacturing concepts, and six-sigma tools and analyses.
• Ensures that performance and quality products conform to established company and regulatory standards.
• Reviews, analyzes and reports on quality discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, electrical and electro-mechanical systems.
• Investigates problems and develops disposition and corrective actions for recurring discrepancies.
• Interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met.
• Recommends corrective actions, dispositions and modifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience OR Master’s degree and 3 years of experience OR PhD and 1 year of experience (Principal Quality Analyst).
• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience OR Master’s degree and 6 years of experience OR PhD and 4 years of experience (Sr. Principal Quality Analyst).
• Active U.S. Government clearance granted/renewed within the past 5 years and ability to maintain.
• Ability to obtain and maintain special program access as determined by the company.
• Flight Release Certified.
• Flightline experience.
• Experience with configuration control, nonconformance reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action in an aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).
• Experience in writing Northrop Grumman documentation.
• Knowledge of USAF and other service related documents (such as 8210, 2101, etc.).
• Familiarity with AS9100/AS9110, ISO 9001, and/or customer-specific quality management system requirements.
• Experience presenting and interacting with customers such as DCMA/Military customers/foreign nationals.
• Experience with MES, SAP, PROP, and CPATS systems.
• Familiarity with Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA).
• Familiarity with First Article Inspection (FAI).
• PR/MR Authority.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Overtime eligibility.
• Shift differential.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Annual bonuses rewarding individual contributions and company results.
• Long Term Incentives for Vice President or Director positions.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00; Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00.

Schedule

Travel: Yes, approximately 10% of the time