QUAL ASSURANCE LEAD

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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.

About the role

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a 2nd Shift Quality Assurance Lead to join our team in Elkridge, MD at our Troy Hill facility. The successful candidate must have the ability and willingness to work at both the Elkridge and Halethorpe sites, including driving between sites on some days. This position requires 10% travel and is a 2nd shift role.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process, sampling, First Article Inspections, and final inspection on a variety of complete electromechanical LRUs and systems.
• Visually inspect for appropriate electrical assembly specifications and standards.
• Perform inspections using tooling and check lists to complete inspection of sub-assemblies and systems.
• Interface with manufacturing operations and engineering personnel to improve processes and documentation issues.
• Support visual and dimensional checks for piece/part conditions that contribute to, or cause, defects for RCCA's.
• Review metrics, procedures, and techniques used to inspect materials, parts, units, and/or systems at inspection to facilitate continuous improvement.
• Perform ISO Audits as required by audit coordinator for site compliance efforts.
• Submit contract end item product as required per PrOP & QAD.
• Interface with customer and government (DCMA) for required in-process inspections through final inspection as well as contract end item submittals and final pack and shipping process.
• Perform as a Quality Process Control Aide in an AS-9100 process-oriented organization.

Requirements

• 6 years of related experience with a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of inspection experience.
• SAP experience.
• Quality inspection and electromechanical assembly experience.
• Drawing review experience (ISE/CADSTAR).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Confidential clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• AS 9100 experience.
• Experience interfacing with DoD customers.
• Active Department of US Government Confidential clearance.

Pay

Primary salary range: $54,517.00 - $132,658.00. 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.