Quality Analyst

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.

About the role

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Quality Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals located in Palmdale, CA.

• 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 with 2 years of experience in Quality Nonconformance documentation Preliminary Review experience tag generation OR Master's Degree with 0 years of experience.
• Knowledge of Global Manufacturing processes as defined in process specifications or previous manufacturing experience.
• Must be able to work any shift.
• Ability to obtain and maintain MRB Authority.
• Ability to make decisions that impact the organization’s credibility, operations, and services.
• Ability to negotiate and integrate different viewpoints.
• Able to prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplish them simultaneously.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs, verify defects by climbing on to or under aircraft in confined spaces, and sit for up to 5-10 hours at a time.
• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance that is in-scope (granted or renewed in the last 6 years).
• Must be able to attain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR).

Preferred Qualifications

• Preliminary Review Authority or previous Preliminary Review Authority is required with a first pass yield of 94% or greater.
• Training and thorough knowledge of Nonconforming Material Control (NMC) Manual via MRB Mentorship or previous MRB membership.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00. 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

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.