RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

Description

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’s Defense Systems sector is currently seeking a Quality Analyst to support our growing business in our Rocket Center, West Virginia location.

No remote work opportunities available for this position.

Rocket Center, WV is located along the North Branch Potomac River in Mineral County, West Virginia and is home to the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL), a government installation operated by Northrop Grumman. Known for its scenic mountain landscapes, rolling hills and state parks, the region offers a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities to include hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, hunting and whitewater rafting. Where can you get to from Rocket Center? We are just a couple hours from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Pittsburgh and not far from Philadelphia, Virginia and Ohio. If you enjoy a beautiful all-weather climate, low cost of living, zero gridlock traffic, outdoor activities, and easy access to major cities along the east coast - this area has a lot to offer!

Learn more about our site here:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/careers/northrop-grumman-in-rocket-center-west-virginia

Specific responsibilities include the following: 

• Collect, analyze, and report data to assist quality engineer and management in assessing measures of performance.
• Evaluate quality data collection systems and processes to determine whether these data collection processes adequately depict the quality of products and processes involving suppliers, manufacturing test and life cycle management.
• Support projects and processes that ensure continuously improving value to our customers and market segments.
• Create organizational value by implementing innovative solutions and best practices involved in all processes of the product realization value stream.
• Assist Quality Engineers with inspection definitions and supplier requirements.
• Observe and identify improvement opportunities to Mission Assurance Engineering for discrepancy items and reporting.
• Verify process control activities and reports deficiencies as appropriate.
• Initiate quality alerts for potential process and product discrepancies that may affect performance.
• Assist Mission Assurance Engineers with root cause analysis investigations and corrective action development.
• Support Mission Assurance Engineers in conducting Corrective Action Review Board activities.
• Investigate internal audit-related findings and helps coordinate activities to resolve issues.
• Ensure team tasking with quality management and support staff to develop solutions to help manage variability.
• Support the administration of the Quality Management System Documentation and Record Control processes.
• Prepare and present data in management-level presentations.
• Support, communicate, re-enforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to deterring and defeating any adversary, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future. #NGSkills

Basic Qualifications: 

• Must have 7 years of relevant experience.  Will consider a bachelors degree with 3 years of experience or a masters degree with 1 year of experience.
• Ability to apply basic problem-solving skills
• Ability to deal with problems involving inputs and variables throughout the processes.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret written procedures.

• Ability to follow standard work.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and areas of focus.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from area managers, vendors, and customers.
• General knowledge of quality management system

Preferred Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of market segments.
• Knowledge of AS9100
• Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Salary Range: $62,200.00 - $93,400.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.