QUAL ASSURANCE LEAD

Relocation assistance is not available. No security clearance is required to start. Travel is expected, up to 10% of the time.

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. 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. We have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning.

This position is a 2nd shift role based at our Troy Hill facility in Elkridge, MD. The successful candidate must be able and willing to work at both the Elkridge and Halethorpe sites, including driving between sites on some days.

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 checklists 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

The primary salary range for this position is $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.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.