RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

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.

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. Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

 

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently seeking a Tool Quality Engineer to provide support for our Tool Quality Teams in Clearfield, Utah and Iuka, Mississippi. Successful candidate for this position will reside in Clearfield, UT.

 

This position may be filled as either a Quality Engineer (level 2) or a Principal Quality Engineer (level 3).

 

Role description Duties and Responsibilities:

Successful candidate will be responsible for performing Tool Quality Engineer functions to help assure the quality of tooling and to ensure the tooling meets the company’s quality standards and support the efficiency and effectiveness of tools use in production. Job responsibilities will include:

• Evaluate tool designs for compliance to industry dimension and tolerancing standards.
• Evaluate design to determine manufacturability of tool design to produce an acceptable, functional tool.
• Create and provide accurate Tool Inspection Records to various organizations to tools meet engineering requirements.
• Concur with tooling review board dispositions for tooling non-conformances.
• Coordinate, identify tooling non-conformance history, and communicate trends.
• Provide and support tooling nonconformance analysis and associated processes.
• Review Supplier data package for accuracy completeness.
• Maintain accurate tool history data packets.
• Effectively interact with Tool engineering, Tool Quality Inspection, Operations, Materials and Process experts, Quality engineering and Process engineering, and Design engineering.
• Day-to-day, side-by-side participation with operations, engineering, and inspection personnel to ensure high quality tooling and product associated for critical hardware support.
• Inspect tool configuration for drawing compliance, including fit, form and function.
• Support tooling suppliers as needed during tool fabrication and inspection.
• Support continuous improvement. 
• Support Operations and Process Engineering in the use of tooling

 

Basic Qualifications for a Tool Quality Engineer (level 2):

• Bachelor’s degree in science or a STEM discipline
• 3+ years’ relevant experience in manufacturing or quality assurance
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100
• Application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ANSI/AMSE Y14.5) Dimensional Inspection Techniques
• Ability to interpret Engineering Drawings
• Experience using product verification instruments including Laser tracker is a plus.
• Experience and familiarity with machine shop and weld shop practices is a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Organization skills to maintain accurate history records.
• U.S. Citizenship required for employment.
• Must be able to obtain Secret Clearance.
• Proactive attitude toward learning/training and be capable of working in a dynamic team environment.
• Knowledge in reviewing and understanding customer certifications, specifications, contracts and purchasing requirements.
• Candidate must have a proactive attitude towards safety. 
• Physical demands include standing or moving about the plant more than half the time.
• Some travel to suppliers required, and supplier on-site assessment experience is a plus.

 

Basic Qualifications for a Tool Quality Engineer (level 3):

• Same as above, but with 5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing or quality assurance
• Understanding of ISO 9001 and AS9100

 

Competencies for Success:

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interface with an organization at all levels.
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Able to deal effectively with stress and conflict.
• High energy, results oriented, self-reliant, team player.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated work ethic.

 

72,100.00 - 108,100.00 USD Annual (Level 2)

89,400.00 - 134,200.00 USD Annual (Level 3)

 

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 and 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.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 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.

Primary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

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. 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.